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Legs-up pull-up

A compound exercise for the lats and abs, with help from the biceps. Equipment: pull-up bar.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Hang and lift the legs out straight in front, or the knees up.
  2. Pull the chest to the bar without dropping the legs
  3. Lower with control

Muscles worked

Legs-up pull-up: 3D figure mid-rep with the lats and abs highlighted

Equipment

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