Exercises / Intermediate
One arm pull-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
- Forearms
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Hanging completely.
Release one arm and perform a pull-up.
Try to bring the shoulder of the arm you are not using towards the bar.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
Forearms
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength75
- Explosivity0
- Technique40
- Cardio10
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Deku - One Arm Pull-Up
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Forearms
39 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Forearms & Biceps KASS
Triceps ∙ Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Chest
38 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Back and Biceps Stimulus
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Forearms ∙ Lower Trapezius
51 min · 5 exercises
Intermediate
Sthenos Battle #1 Javi vs Max
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Forearms ∙ Triceps
28 min · 13 exercises
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