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    Commando Pull up Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Latissimus Dorsi
    Equipment
    Body weight
    Body Part
    Back, Waist
    Primary Muscle
    Latissimus Dorsi
    Secondary Muscles
    Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Obliques, Trapezius, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii, Deltoid Posterior
    Intensity
    high
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    6
    Alternate Names
    Upside Down Pull-up

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Commando Pull up

    1. Start hanging from a pull-up bar with palms facing your direction.
    2. Pull yourself up while rotating your torso towards one side.
    3. Lower yourself back down with control and alternate sides on each pull-up.

    Common Mistakes

    • Swinging too much during the pull-up.
    • Not engaging the core leading to body sagging.
    • Failing to fully extend arms while lowering.

    Modifications

    • Use an assisted pull-up machine for support.
    • Perform on a lower bar to reduce the intensity.

    Tips

    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
    • Ensure your grip is firm to avoid slipping.
    • Control your descent to build strength effectively.

    Commando Pull up Alternatives

    Seated Chin up

    Seated Chin up

    Body Part: Back

    Assisted Commando Pull up

    Assisted Commando Pull up

    Body Part: Back, Waist

    Tags

    back
    core
    strength
    body weight
    upper body
    pull up

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