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archer pull up

Beginner
archer pull up

How to do it

  1. 1Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Engage your core and pull your shoulder blades down and back.
  3. 3As you pull yourself up, bend one arm and bring your elbow towards your side, while keeping the other arm straight.
  4. 4Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar and your bent arm is fully flexed.
  5. 5Lower yourself back down with control, straightening the bent arm and repeating the movement on the other side.
  6. 6Alternate sides with each repetition.

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Lats
Body Part
Back
Equipment
Body Weight
Difficulty
Beginner
Force
Pull
Grips
None
Mechanic
Compound
Secondary
Biceps, Forearms

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