Exercises / Intermediate
Narrow grip muscle up
- Biceps
- Triceps
- Lats
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Similar to the muscle up but with hands joined together.
It is not necessary for the hands to touch as this position can sometimes cause issues with the wrists.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Triceps
Lats
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength60
- Explosivity25
- Technique45
- Cardio15
- Mobility35
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