Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Today we dive deep into the reality behind some common misconceptions about one of the most popular calisthenics moves - the Muscle Up. Let's see which myths are true and which are not.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - If you can do 12 pull ups you can do a muscle up
01:14 - Muscle ups are the most effective cali exercise for the whole body
02:22 - The second muscle up is easier than the first one
03:07 - The lighter you are, the easier the muscle ups will be
04:37 - Muscle ups are easier on rings than on the bar
05:21 - You should be able to do 10 b.w. muscle ups before starting weighted muscle ups
07:21 - Muscle ups are heavier if you have long arms
08:13 - The plate being in the front of the legs during the weighted muscle ups makes it easier
09:48 - The taller you are - the more difficult muscle ups are
10:37 - Too much swing can be bad during muscle ups
11:45 - Summary