Exercises / Intermediate
Partial supine push-ups with elbows forward
- 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 the back more.
For this, perform supine pull-ups while trying to keep the elbows forward as much as possible.
Perform partial range pull-ups, extending your arms fully and stopping halfway through the motion until your forehead is level with the bar.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique40
- Cardio0
- Mobility20
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