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Tucked back lever pull-ups with close grip

  • Biceps
  • Anterior Deltoid
  • Upper Chest

Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

Tucked back lever pull-ups with close grip
Level
Intermediate
Muscles
3
Equipment
Pull up bar

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. In the tucked back lever position on the bar, bring your hands together in a grip narrower than shoulder width.

  2. Generate arm flexion force to try to bring your back as close to the bar as possible.

  3. Return to the starting position to complete one repetition.

  4. 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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