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What Muscles the Chin-Up Actually Works
The chin-up mainly works the lats, biceps, upper back, and forearms. This guide shows how the underhand grip changes emphasis and how to spot controlled reps.
- chin-ups
- back-training
- biceps
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How to Do the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Throw Down
A step-by-step form guide for the assisted lying leg raise with throw down. Learn how to set up, keep the legs straight, and avoid sloppy drops.
- abs
- hip-flexors
- bodyweight
7 min read
How to Do the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise
A straight guide to the assisted hanging knee raise, from a clean dead hang to a controlled knee drive. Learn the setup, rep path, and the mistakes that turn the movement into a swing.
- abs
- hip-flexors
- bodyweight
3 min read
What Muscles the 3/4 Sit-up Actually Works
The 3/4 sit-up mainly works the abs, with the hip flexors and lower back helping. Range of motion and tempo decide how much each muscle contributes.
- abs
- core
- bodyweight
3 min read
What Muscles the Back and Forth Step Works
The back and forth step spreads the load across your legs while your heart rate climbs. Pace, step length, and control change where you feel the work most.
- bodyweight
- legs
- cardio
4 min read
How to Do the Chest Dip
A step-by-step chest dip form guide with the key checkpoints in the setup, descent, and finish. Also shows the most common video-visible errors.
- bodyweight
- strength-training
- form
4 min read
How to Do the Band Squat Row
A squat-plus-row pattern that keeps the lower body steady while the back finishes the pull. Learn the setup, the feel of each phase, and the common breakdowns.
- strength
- bodyweight
- resistance-bands
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