A 5 Step Progression to the Bar Muscle Up

You need these five basic movements to build your first bar muscle – and how to get there without injuring yourself.

As a trainer, I've seen so many variations of bar muscle upward progression. Many that I've seen are extremely dangerous and involve tapes, boxing, and a lack of adequate skills and strengths.

This article explains the right basic moves to build your first bar muscle – and how to build that first bar muscle without injuring yourself.