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Also known as: C2B pullup, Explosive pullup.

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Technique

  1. Hang from a Pullup bar with an overhand grip.
  2. Pull yourself up explosively toward the bar.
  3. Continue the pull until your upper chest makes physical contact with the bar.

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Form tips

  • Pull explosively to reach the required height.

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Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Back
  • Biceps
  • Forearms

Secondary

  • Chest
  • Serratus anterior
  • Latissimus dorsi
  • Teres major
  • Biceps brachii (short head)
  • Brachialis
  • Brachioradialis
  • Lower trapezius
  • Serratus anterior
  • Pectoralis minor
  • Rhomboid major
  • Middle trapezius

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Equipment

Pullup bar
Pullup bar

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Appears in

Joint movements
Elbowflexion
Shoulderextension downward
trains stretches

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Progressions

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Ribs-to-bar pullup

Advanced

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Regressions

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Pullup

Intermediate
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Neutral grip pullup

Intermediate
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Chinup

Intermediate
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Rings pullup

Intermediate
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Pullover

Intermediate
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Behind-the-neck pullup

Intermediate
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Close grip pullup

Intermediate
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Kip clap pullup

Intermediate
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Commando pullup

Intermediate
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