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How to make a muscle-up bar: technique and progression

When it comes togymnastic training, the muscle-up bar is one of the most effective movements for developing the upper body. To take full advantage of its benefits and make rapid progress, however, you need technique and a good training program. Here, WODANDGO gives you some tips on how to succeed with the muscle-up bar.

The basics for successful muscle-ups bar

The muscle-up bar is an exercise that involves many parts of the body. Before you start, you need to master kipping pull-ups, kipping chest-to-bar pull-ups and dips. Proper execution of these movements promotes the development of the lats, trapezius (upper and lower) and shoulder muscles.

You also need to practice catching the bar. We advise you to start with your thumbs and finish with a false grip. In this case, you don’t have to rotate your hands when you switch from a pull to a dip. Throughout the movement, your wrist should be bent slightly forward so that the bar rests on your palms.

The basics for successful muscle-ups bar

Steps for muscle-ups bar

The muscle-up bar is an exercise that requires technique and perfect mastery of body movements. Here are the main steps to follow to succeed.

Balancing and explosive traction

For the swing stage, you need to place your arms shoulder-width apart, with a slight bend so that they don’t fully extend. Stop when the bar is level with your chest.

The explosive pull-up is the most difficult part of the exercise. Here, you need to perform an intense pull-up. To do this, bring your knees towards your stomach. Pull up instantly and kick to generate the necessary momentum. Then concentrate on raising your upper body above the bar. Don’t forget to keep your feet together to enhance the power of the movement.

Leather potholders and other protective equipment can help you get a good grip on the pull-up bars. At WODANDGO, your cross-training accessories store, you’ll find everything you need for optimal training in the gym or at home.

Push and repeat

The push is the final step to a successful muscle-up bar. When you feel your weight above the bar, push up and bring your elbows up and behind your back. Exert maximum pressure so that your arms are fully extended. Unlike the pull-up, which is explosive, the lowering of the bar should be gentle. You mustn’t let yourself fall or you’ll lose your momentum. Try to descend slightly and then come back up more easily. This allows you to move on to the next repetition without exerting too much effort.

In addition, you need to maintain a straight trunk throughout the movement to generate good momentum from your hip. Avoid losing your midline. To prepare for this step, you can train with specific exercises:

These exercises complement the pull-ups and considerably improve the strength of your core and other muscles in your body.

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Mistakes to avoid for successful muscle-ups bar

One of the most common mistakes is trying to pull through the bar. Don’t try to do a pull-up too soon; wait a little longer after you’ve reached the top of the swing. This way, you’ll avoid going too far forward and losing your balance.

To succeed with muscle-ups bar, don’t swing violently. Limit your range of motion as much as possible, starting with smooth, controlled movements. When well executed, you’ll be able to generate the momentum you need without losing your posture.

You should also avoid bringing your elbows up one after the other. Your movements must be perfectly coordinated to succeed.

Our tips for making rapid progress with bar muscle-ups

Even if you succeed with a muscle-up bar, you may find it difficult to repeat the movement. To make it easier for yourself and progress quickly, train with an opposite variation of the exercise. Start above the bar, but focus all your attention on the descent phase. Maintain the full range of motion.

It’s also possible to perform muscle-ups with kipping. In this exercise, use the momentum of your legs to swing your body up onto the bar. This swinging movement helps you gain speed and improve traction.

For your first muscle-up bar, you can use an elastic band to support and lighten the weight of the item to be lifted. Place one end on the bar and stand on the other to facilitate the pull.

The muscle-ups ring are another variation on the exercise. To succeed, you need to master movements such as the false grip, swing, pull and dip. This exercise involves many of the body’s muscles, particularly the triceps and pectorals.

Make sure you have a solid grounding in cross-training to perform muscle-ups effectively. You also need to find the right balance between your posture and the bar to generate sufficient momentum. To avoid beginner’s mistakes, rigorous training is beneficial.