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[[Video:Muscle Ups - Crossfit|thumb|298px|left|Demonstration of a muscle-up on a pullup bar.]]A '''muscle-up''' is a basic [[gymnastics|gymnastic]] skill, done on [[gymnastics rings]] or a [[pullup bar]], where one executes a powerful [[pullup]] followed by a transition directly into a [[dip]]. Proper execution of a muscle-up is dependent upon several factors: a strong [[false grip]], a high pull to facilitate a smooth transition, and keeping the rings close to the body.
 
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==Video Demos==
 
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The '''muscle-up''' is a basic [[gymnastics|gymnastic]] skill, done on [[gymnastics rings]] or a [[pullup bar]], where one executes a powerful [[pullup]] followed by a transition directly into a [[dip]]. Proper execution of a muscle-up is dependent upon several factors: a strong [[false grip]], a high pull to facilitate a smooth transition, and keeping the rings close to the body.
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"Muscle-Up" redirects here. For the parkour muscle-up, see Muscle-Up (parkour).


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The Muscle-Up

Muscleup

The Muscle-Up is a good test of upper body strength. Photo from [http://www.crossfitwestsantacruz.com/new-site/?p=907 CrossFit West Santa Cruz

  • Name: Muscle-up
  • Other Names: None
  • Difficulty: High
  • Origins: Gymnastics

The muscle-up is a basic gymnastic skill, done on gymnastics rings or a pullup bar, where one executes a powerful pullup followed by a transition directly into a dip. Proper execution of a muscle-up is dependent upon several factors: a strong false grip, a high pull to facilitate a smooth transition, and keeping the rings close to the body.

Videos

thumb|298px|left|Demonstration of a muscle-up on a pullup bar. thumb|300px|left|30 Muscle-Ups for time.

See Also