Exercises / Intermediate
Toe-touch pull-ups
- Biceps
- Abs
- Hip Flexors
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform an explosive pull-up while lifting your legs.
Try to touch your toes above the bar.
Grab the bar again to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Abs
Hip Flexors
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength60
- Explosivity70
- Technique40
- Cardio40
- Mobility55
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