What muscles does the Muscle-Up work?

The Muscle-Up mainly works the lats, chest and triceps.

What equipment do you need for the Muscle-Up?

None: it is a bodyweight exercise.

How many sets and reps of the Muscle-Up?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Muscle-Up?

Band Lat Pulldown, Barbell Bent-Over Row, Barbell Rack Chin and Barbell Underhand Bent-Over Row work the same main muscle.

Muscle-Up

Pull explosively then transition over the bar or rings into a dip to lockout.

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Muscles worked: Lats, Chest, Triceps
Equipment: Bodyweight
Movement: Pull

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the lats, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Muscle-Up work?: The Muscle-Up mainly works the lats, chest and triceps.
What equipment do you need for the Muscle-Up?: None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
How many sets and reps of the Muscle-Up?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Muscle-Up?: Band Lat Pulldown, Barbell Bent-Over Row, Barbell Rack Chin and Barbell Underhand Bent-Over Row work the same main muscle.

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