Archer Pull-ups on bar
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- Exercise Types:
- Upper Pull, Total Hang
- Contraindications:
- Wrist Problems, Shoulder Issues/Mobility
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Group
- Superset?:
- No
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Breathe consistently — match breathing to movement rhythm.
- 2. Initiate from the shoulder blades, not from the biceps.
- 3. Set a dead hang start — full shoulder elevation and scapular depression before initiating.
- 4. Avoid compensation patterns; if form breaks, address the limiting factor.
Regression:
Use a resistance band looped under the knees for assistance, or substitute ring rows with feet on the floor.
Progression:
Progress to a muscle-up or transition pull to a higher-level gymnastic skill.
Common Problems:
Shrugging at the top — cue retract and depress scapula before and during the pull. Kipping — require a dead stop at the bottom.