Exercises / Intermediate
Tucked back lever pull-ups with close grip
- Biceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
In the tucked back lever position on the bar, bring your hands together in a grip narrower than shoulder width.
Generate arm flexion force to try to bring your back as close to the bar as possible.
Return to the starting position to complete one repetition.
Try to keep your back parallel to the ground and not incline to bring yourself closer to the bar.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Anterior Deltoid
Upper Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique30
- Cardio0
- Mobility45
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