Lats
V-Bar Pullup
A pull-up using a V-shaped handle for a neutral grip that targets the lats and arms.
Energy burned
≈ 25 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.3 kcal/min
Estimate range 19–31 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked13 %
Effort during a set7.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Hang from a V-bar handle attached to a pull-up bar, with your palms facing each other.
- 2Start with your arms straight and your shoulders pulled slightly down.
How to perform
- 1Pull your chest toward the handle by driving your elbows down.
- 2Keep your torso steady and avoid swinging.
- 3Pull until your chin is above the handle.
- 4Lower slowly to full arm extension.
