L Pull-Up

The L Pull-Up additionally taxes the transverse abdominis and hip flexors, forcing steadier control through the pulling movement.

• Type Of Exercise: Strength
• Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Lats, Biceps, Forearms, Abdominals
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Equipment: Pull-up Bar

L Pull-Up

1. Begin in a hanging L on a pull-up bar, with your hands approximately shoulder-width in an over grip (palms away).
2. Without the use of any momentum, pull at least your chin over the bar, keeping the L shape.
3. Pause briefly at the top before descending in the same controlled fashion.
4. Keep your legs parallel to the floor, hips at 90-degrees, at all times.

• Exercise: L Chin-Up
• Type of Exercise: Strength
• Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Lats, Biceps, Forearms, Abdominals
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Equipment: Pull-up Bar

• Exercise: Bulgarian Pull-Up
• Type of Exercise: Strength
• Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Lats, Biceps, Forearms
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Equipment: Gymnastic Rings