Seated Pull-Up (Legs Elevated)
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Equipment
The seated pull-up with legs elevated is an advanced bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the back and arms, enhancing upper-body strength. Elevating the legs increases the challenge, requiring additional core stabilization, which provides a comprehensive workout.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with legs extended forward and grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip.
- Engage your core and back muscles, pulling yourself up until your chin is above the bar.
- Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Biceps Brachii Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Deltoid Posterior Rectus Abdominis Rhomboids Teres Major
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