Exercises / Intermediate
Partial prone pull-ups with closed grip
- Biceps
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
This exercise focuses on isolating the biceps as much as possible, trying not to perform the shoulder extension that would involve more of the back.
To do this, perform close-grip pull-ups, bringing the elbows outwards and with a partial range of motion.
From completely stretched to the crown reaching the bar.
Try not to separate your body backwards during the execution of the exercise, always keeping your head under the bar.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength30
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio5
- Mobility15
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