Exercises / Intermediate
Swing and quarter turn
- Biceps
- Obliques
- Abs
- Forearms
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a bar swing.
As you reach the back, bring your knees to your chest.
Release the bar and rotate slightly to the side that feels most natural.
Make a quarter turn (90°) and drop with your legs together.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Obliques
Abs
Forearms
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength10
- Explosivity35
- Technique40
- Cardio10
- Mobility25
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