Target Muscle

    Lats

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Advanced

    Category

    Strength

    Archer Pull Up

    The archer pull up is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the lats and requires significant strength, coordination, and control. It involves pulling up with one arm while the other remains straight, alternating sides with each repetition.

    Also Works

    BicepsForearms

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Start by hanging from a pullup bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

    2. 2

      Engage your core and pull your shoulder blades down and back.

    3. 3

      As you pull yourself up, bend one arm and bring your elbow towards your side, while keeping the other arm straight.

    4. 4

      Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar and your bent arm is fully flexed.

    5. 5

      Lower yourself back down with control, straightening the bent arm and repeating the movement on the other side.

    6. 6

      Alternate sides with each repetition.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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