Exercises / Beginner
Olympic muscle up progression
- Abs
- Hip Flexors
- Lats
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
At the bar, perform a backward swing by slightly pushing out the chest.
When returning back, lift the legs up until they touch the bar, with the knees slightly bent.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Hip Flexors
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength10
- Explosivity5
- Technique15
- Cardio15
- Mobility15
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