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Archer pull-up

Wide grip; pull to one hand while extending the other arm straight; alternate.

Muscles

Primary
lats
Supporting
biceps, mid back

Mechanics

Pattern
vertical pull
Equipment
bodyweight
Geometry
150° Pull Pivot
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
One lat maxed while the extended arm stretches — asymmetric load throughout.
Progression
One-arm pull-up with band assistance; add weight.
Regression
Standard pull-up or band-assisted pull-up before attempting archer.

Watch for

  • Not extending the off-arm fully — becomes a wide pull-up
  • Kipping to complete reps — loses the unilateral benefit
  • Rushing transitions between sides

Substitutions

  • Pull-up
  • One-arm pull-up progression
  • Lat pulldown
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