Exercises / Intermediate
Middle stop pull-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a regular prone pull-up.
On the way down, pause for a few seconds just when your head is below the bar.
Finish the descent to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique25
- Cardio5
- Mobility15
Sessions
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