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Muscle Up On Vertical Bar

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Also known as: muscle-up (on vertical bar)

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Reps
/muscle_up_on_vertical_bar 15
also valid: /muscle-up-on-vertical-bar 15 · /muscle up on vertical bar 15
Sets × Reps
/muscle_up_on_vertical_bar 3x10
also valid: /muscle-up-on-vertical-bar 3x10 · /muscle up on vertical bar 3x10 · /log muscle_up_on_vertical_bar 3x10
Sets × Reps @ Weight
/muscle_up_on_vertical_bar 3x10@45
also valid: /muscle-up-on-vertical-bar 3x10@45 · /muscle up on vertical bar 3x10@45 · /log muscle_up_on_vertical_bar 3x10@45

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Demonstration

Muscle Up On Vertical Bar demonstration animation
Demo: Muscle-Up (On Vertical Bar) — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 LatsBicepsTricepsForearms🛠 Body Weight
  1. Start by hanging from a vertical bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended.
  2. Engage your core and pull your body up towards the bar, leading with your chest.
  3. As you pull yourself up, lean back slightly and bring your elbows towards your sides.
  4. Continue pulling until your chest reaches the bar and your elbows are fully bent.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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