L-Pull-Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back, Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- advanced
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- L-shaped Pull-Up
How to: L-Pull-Up
- Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with hands shoulder-width apart, legs extended in front forming an 'L' shape.
- Pull your body up while keeping your legs in an L position until your chin is above the bar.
- Lower your body back down in a controlled manner to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging the body instead of using the back muscles.
- Not engaging the core, which may compromise form.
- Failing to fully extend the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use resistance bands to assist the movement.
- Perform the exercise with feet on the ground to reduce difficulty.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain proper form.
- Use a controlled motion to avoid swinging and reliance on momentum.
- Gradually increase the difficulty by adding weight or reducing support.
L-Pull-Up Alternatives
Tags
pull-up
upper body
strength
back
muscle building
advanced