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Archer Pull-up

Wide pull-up toward one hand. A pull-up with a very wide grip where you pull toward one hand while the other arm stays straight. A bridge to the one-arm pull-up.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Lats, Biceps
Level
Expert
Equipment
Pull-up bar

How to do the Archer Pull-up, step by step

  1. Grab the bar very wide.
  2. Pull up toward one hand while the other arm stays straight.
  3. Get your chin over that hand.
  4. Lower under control, switch sides.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Straight arm bends tooconsciously keep it straight.
  • Swingingstart from a dead-still hang.

How to scale the Archer Pull-up

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Typewriter at the top only
  • Australian Archer Row

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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