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Archer Pull Ups demonstration

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Strength / Pull-Up Bar

Archer Pull Ups

A unilateral pull-up shifting the body toward one hand while the other arm stays straight, building single-arm pulling strength.

Equipment

Pull-Up Bar

Experience

advanced

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Biceps · Rear Delts · Forearm Flexors · Rhomboids

Instructions

  1. 01

    Grip the bar wider than shoulder width with palms facing away.

  2. 02

    Pull yourself up while shifting your body toward one hand.

  3. 03

    Keep the opposite arm straight as a support.

  4. 04

    Lower yourself under control back to the hang.

  5. 05

    Alternate sides each rep or complete reps on one side first.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.