Australian pull ups, also called body rows, are a basic bodyweight fitness exercise for calisthenics beginner. This movement is a progression for pull up and chin up training basic grip and pull strength.
The exercise is done with low bar, gymnastic rings or equipment like sling trainer with back pointing to the ground. Legs, core and scapula a tighten and in one straight line while pulling your body till shoulder are in the height of the bar. The movement back down should be conecntrated and slow. The level can be modified by changing levers of the body.

Alternative names

  • Australian Pull Ups

Correct execution

  • Grip bar and rotate shoulder outside
  • Pull back Scapula and get in straight body position
  • Pull till breast reaches the bar
  • Slow and controlled down movement

Equipment

  • Sling trainer
  • Gymnastic rings
  • Low Bars

Variations

  • Bodyweight Rows with Chin Up grip
  • Bodyweight Rows with mixed grip

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