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30 Muscle-Ups
Gymnastics
Solo
Workout Details
For Time
For Time:
30Muscle-Up
Coaching Tips
Strategy
- 1Pace yourself; Muscle-Ups can be taxing. Break them into manageable sets if necessary (e.g., sets of 3-5).
- 2Focus on maintaining good form to prevent fatigue-induced breakdown—keep your core engaged and don’t rush through the transitions.
- 3Use a steady rhythm for muscle-ups to maintain momentum, transitioning smoothly from the pull to the dip position.
Safety Considerations
Technical Focus
Ensure proper technique to avoid shoulder strain.
Recommended Warm-Up
General Warm-Up:
- Rowing - 2 min easy(Row with a steady pace to warm up the shoulders and arms.)
Mobility:
- 5-10 Shoulder Stretch(Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds to improve range of motion.)
- 5-10 Wrist Flexor Stretch(Focus on wrist mobility to support muscle-ups.)
- 5-10 Chest Opener(This stretch will help with the pushing portion of the muscle-up.)
Activation:
3 rounds- 5-10 Pull-Up(Focus on a controlled pull-up to engage the back and shoulders.)
- 5-10 Dips(Perform dips to activate the pushing muscles used in muscle-ups.)
- 3-5 Kipping Muscle-Up Progression(Practice the transition to get comfortable with the movement.)
Scaling Options
Intermediate
Reduce the number of Muscle-Ups or modify the movement to a progression.
- 1
pull up
Replace Muscle-Ups with 15 Pull-Ups.
- 2
dip
Follow each Pull-Up with 15 Dips.
Scaled
Significantly reduced reps and modified movement for safety.
- 1
banded pull up
Replace Muscle-Ups with 10 Banded Pull-Ups.
- 2
dip
Follow each Banded Pull-Up with 10 Modified Dips.