straddlyExplosive Pull-Up
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Teres Major
Also working
- Biceps Brachii (Long Head)
- Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
- Brachialis
- Posterior Deltoid
- Rectus Abdominis
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius (Lower)
What it is
A pull-up done as fast and as high as possible, aiming to bring the bar to the chest or waist. It builds pulling power, the main ingredient for a muscle-up. Keep the reps crisp and stop the set when the height drops.
Technique tips
- Start from a dead hang with a tight body
- Pull as hard and fast as you can
- Aim to get the bar to your chest or lower
- Lower with control and reset each rep
How to track your progress
Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.
