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1.01
StrengthSuspension

Suspender Pull-up

Intensity
5–10 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Lats40%

Supporting muscles

  • Biceps
  • Traps
  • Chest
  • Shoulders
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your elbows pointed straight down throughout the pull.

  1. 1

    Adjust the suspension straps to hang at a height that allows you to fully extend your arms when gripping the handles.

  2. 2

    Grip the handles with palms facing each other and hang with arms fully extended.

  3. 3

    Pull your body up by squeezing your shoulder blades together and bending your elbows.

  4. 4

    Raise your body until your chin is above the handles.

  5. 5

    Lower yourself back down to the starting position with control.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Focus on initiating the pull with your back muscles rather than your arms to ensure proper lats engagement.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
  • ✕Kipping with the legs during the ascent
  • ✕Stopping short of full arm extension
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