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The best exercises on the S1 pull-up bar

Here, 7 exercises that are possible on the S1 pull-up bar are presented. The description focuses only on the essentials. Selected exercises can also be seen in the embedded videos.

Pull muscles / Pulling exercises

#1 Classic pull-ups (= Pull Ups, Chin Ups)

For a classic pull-up, the pull-up bar is gripped with both hands. The arm and back muscles are tightened, and the body is pulled upwards, first from the shoulders and then from the arms, until the chin is slightly above the bar. This position is held for 1-2 seconds. Then, the body is lowered slowly and in a controlled manner until the arms are fully extended.

Classic pull-ups are pulling exercises designed to strengthen the back or the entire upper body. They can be performed in a wide variety of grip types and widths and can be combined excellently with other exercises.

The two most common grip types are the overhand grip (the back of the hands facing the face) and the underhand grip (the palms facing the face).

In most workouts and training sessions, classic pull-ups are generally performed shoulder-width apart using an overhand grip. However, gripping the bar can basically be done at different widths, e.g., 110 cm, 60 cm, or 10 cm.

Pull-ups are classic pull-ups executed with an overhand grip. Chin-ups are classic pull-ups executed with an underhand grip.

#2 Negative pull-ups or pull-up holds in an underhand grip

Negative pull-ups: A jump from a normal standing position to the pull-up bar is made so that the chin is slightly above or directly at the bar. The position is held for 1-2 seconds. Afterwards, the body is lowered slowly and in a controlled manner until the arms are fully extended. Finally, a jump down from the pull-up bar back to a normal standing position is executed. Important: The body must remain tightened throughout the entire range of motion.

Pull-up holds in an underhand grip: The pull-up bar is gripped with an underhand grip (thumbs pointing outwards), the legs are fully extended and pressed together. From this position, the body is pulled upwards until the chin is above the pull-up bar. This position is held for 1 - 2 seconds. The body is then lowered slowly and in a controlled manner. At the end of the movement, the position is held briefly and then the body is pulled up again until the chin is above the bar. Possible training unit: Execute as many pull-up holds as possible within one minute.

Negative pull-ups and pull-up holds in an underhand grip are ideal exercises for beginners. They are highly recommended when not a single classic pull-up can be achieved. Negative pull-ups can also be performed using an overhand grip.

#3 One-arm pull-up

The pull-up bar is gripped with one arm on a straight section using an underhand grip. The arm and back muscles are tightened. The upper body is then pulled up and simultaneously turned towards the gripping arm. The rotational movement is initiated with the shoulder.

Note: When the one-arm pull-up is performed with the left arm, the body is turned to the left while pulling up.

Abdominal and core muscles

#1 Burpee pull-up (= Burpees with pull-ups or push-up-jump-pull-up combination)

Starting position: Normal shoulder-width stance.

Step 1: From a normal standing position, a squat is performed until the palms touch the floor.

Step 2: From this position, a jump into a push-up position is executed (by jumping slightly upwards while simultaneously extending the legs backwards until they are fully extended and the toes touch the floor).

Step 3: From the push-up position, an immediate jump back into the squat is performed, followed by an upward jump to the pull-up bar. The bar is gripped with both hands during the jump, and the chin is pulled over the bar. This position is held for 1-2 seconds.

Step 4: Then, the body is slowly lowered until the arms are fully extended, followed by a jump back to the floor into the starting position.

The burpee pull-up combines several exercises (squats, push-up, vertical jump, pull-up) into one fluid movement. The burpee pull-up (or burpees in general) is one of the best exercises in bodyweight training and calisthenics.

The current fitness level can be easily determined or checked with the burpee pull-up. The following assessment serves as a guide:

• 8 or fewer burpees: poor

• 10 burpees: average

• 12 burpees: good

• 13 or more: excellent

#2 Leg raises (= Leg Raise on a Pull Up Bar)

The pull-up bar is gripped shoulder-width apart in an overhand grip or a neutral grip. The knees are raised so that both the legs and the upper body form a 90° angle. The legs are then lowered in a controlled manner.

Variation: The knees can also be pulled towards the chest to achieve a larger range of motion. The intensity is increased when the legs are raised straight instead of being bent.

#3 Windshield wipers

The pull-up bar is gripped shoulder-width apart in an overhand grip or a neutral grip. The legs are raised until the body and the legs form a V-shape. The legs are then rotated alternately to the left and then to the right (similar to the movement of a car's windshield wiper).

This exercise stimulates the oblique abdominal muscles very effectively. It can also be performed on dip bars.

#4 Front lever

The same starting position as for the windshield wiper is assumed. The fully extended legs are carefully raised until the upper body and the legs form a straight horizontal line. The position is held for 2-8 seconds. The legs are then carefully lowered back to the starting position.

The front lever can also be performed perfectly on dip bars.

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