Muscle Up

The Muscle Up primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Trapezius (Upper) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Serratus Anterior, Transverse Abdominis. It is a bodyweight compound exercise at advanced difficulty.

Pull yourself above a bar by combining a pull-up with a dip motion in one continuous movement.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyAdvanced
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head)
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Trapezius (Upper)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp overhead bar with overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Execution: Pull body or weight upward until upper arms are at sides. Lower under control to starting position. Repeat. Comments: This is an advanced exercise. Ensure proper form before adding load.

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