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StrengthSpecial Bar

Hammer-Grip Pull-up on Dip Cage

Intensity
3–8 reps
MET
4energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Lats40%

Supporting muscles

  • Biceps
  • Forearms
  • Shoulders
  • Traps
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Grip the handles firmly with thumbs wrapped for the entire set.

  1. 1

    Position yourself inside a dip cage with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) on the special bar.

  2. 2

    Hang with your arms fully extended, shoulders down and back.

  3. 3

    Exhale as you pull yourself up until your chin is over the bar, focusing on using your lats.

  4. 4

    Hold the top position briefly, then inhale as you lower yourself back to the starting position with control.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Engage your core and maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to protect your joints and increase muscle engagement.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Kipping with the legs to drive upward
  • ✕Shrugging the shoulders at the bottom
  • ✕Stopping short of chin-over-bar height
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