Muscle-up (progression)
Muscle Groups: Lats, Triceps
Muscle-up (progression) focuses on Lats, Triceps, with Biceps, Shoulders, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Muscle-up (progression) with proper form and technique.
- 1
Hang from the gymnastic rings with a neutral, shoulder-width grip and your arms fully extended.
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Pull your body upwards, bringing your chest towards the rings, then transition your body over the rings.
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Press down on the rings to extend your arms fully, reaching a stable support position above the rings.
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Slowly lower your body back down through the transition and into the dead hang starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Muscle-up (progression) primarily targets Lats, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Shoulders, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Muscle-up (progression), you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Muscle-up (progression), making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
