Horizontal pull-ups
Horizontal pull-ups

Horizontal pull-ups

Reps10 times
Calories burned123 kcal
LevelBeginner
Midback

Changing duration and load is available in our application

Place the bar in the frame at waist level. You can also use a Smith machine or a low bar. Grasp the bar with a grip slightly wider than your shoulders and hang on your hands, while the body should be straight, the heels should rest on the floor. This will be your starting position. Begin to pull your chest towards the bar by bending your elbows and bringing your shoulder blades together. Pause briefly at the top of the movement and return to the starting position. Repeat the movement as many times as needed

How to perform the exercise

10 times
123 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01

Starting position

Set the bar in a rack at waist level, or use a Smith machine or a low bar.

02

Grip

Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width and hang on your arms: body straight, heels on the floor.

03

Pull

Pull your chest to the bar by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.

04

Pause

Pause briefly at the top of the movement.

05

Return

Return to the starting position and repeat as many times as needed.

Variants

Beginner
Perform with bent knees and a smaller range.
Middle
Keep your body straight and pull your chest to the bar.
Professional
Lift your heels off the floor and add weight.

Which muscles are working

Back, arms and core

MidbackBroadest back musclesBicepsForearmsPress

Benefits of the exercise

Strength
Develops the back and arm muscles.
Balance
Improves shoulder blade and torso control.
Simply
Prepares you for regular pull-ups.
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Contraindications

Acute pain in the shoulders, elbows or back.
Recent injuries to the shoulder, elbow or hand.
Medical restriction on pulling loads.
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Recommendations

Shoulder blades
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top.
Torso
Keep your body straight and do not sag.
Tempo
Move smoothly, without jerking.

Frequently asked questions