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The Muscle Up The Upper Body Strength and Mass Building King

The Muscle Up in my eyes is The Ultimate upper body bodyweight exercise. Many people wish they
could perform it but many cant. Its a very challenging movement and one that most of the typical
training population will choose to avoid because of this fact.
Its a graceful yet very powerful movement that requires both skill and strength. Basically, with the
muscle up, you go from being under the bar or a set of rings to being fully pressed above the bar or
rings. There are many ways to achieve this feat however it always comes back to having a solid level of
strength and stability.
If you take it a bit further, you could say the muscle up is a recommended movement needed for
survival. Just think about if you were to be hanging from a cliff or off the side of a building (I dont know
how you would get yourself into this situation but, you never know!). In order to get yourself back up
over the edge, you would have to be able to muscle yourself up and over the side.
Having the ability to do a muscle up is not only good for building more strength and muscle but also for
survival.
If youve ever watched the Olympics and have seen a ring routine with some of the top gymnasts
around the world, you would easily notice the amount of pure strength and solid muscle these guys
obtain. They have bowling ball like shoulders and biceps, with ripped forearms and triceps. They look
cut from stone and many of them have below 5-6% bodyfat easily.

They achieve this athletic-like look through the use of pure bodyweight movements and whats
amazingly true about these guys is, most of these guys use only strictly bodyweight training.
One of the main movements they practice on a daily basis is the muscle up. They serve as the
foundation of their routines and as they use this powerful movement more and more, they easily tack
on more strength and muscle. It takes a lot of time and skill to get to this point but alas, you can achieve
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Muscle ups have since become a bit more popular after the rise of Crossfit over the last few years. In
Crossfit, the muscle up is one of their staple movements and considered one of the most athletic but yet
difficult and unrivaled movements out there. Even more reason to be able to do them!
Now, the truth before even thinking about doing a single muscle up is that you must be able to perform
both pull ups and dips with solid technique first. After all, the muscle up is in fact just a combination of
the two movements with a quick transition coming in between. The transition is the most difficult part
that many people are unable to succeed at. As stated before, the muscle up requires both skill and
strength but, along with that it requires lots of patience. But, if one can build up enough strength in the
pull up and bodyweight dip, all it will take is a bit of skill and practice and one will be able get their first
of many muscle ups that will in return, help build more lean solid muscle and strength.
This is a 8 week guide on how to get you there.

One false hood about the muscle up is the thought that you need rings in order to perform them. While
this is true for ring muscle ups, one can perform bar muscle ups as well but, their skill and ability to
achieve a full muscle up must be much greater. In the following chapters, Ill go through both the bar
muscle up and ring muscle up. Before we get to those top level movements, first we must get good at
the basics!
Muscle Up Basics Mobility Shoulder Dislocaters
One of the main reasons people get injured while trying to do muscle ups is because they lack not only
the strength and stability in their shoulders but also mobility.
Shoulder Dislocaters are a great movement to include before and after your workout to help loosen the
shoulders up.
You can choose to do these with a band or piece of PVC pipe. Its recommended to use a band at first to
allow a little bit more leeway for your shoulders to move a bit more.
As you get more mobility built up in your shoulders, you can start to use a PVC pipe.
Video Band and PVC Pipe Shoulder Dislocaters
You should do sets of 10-15 before you workout and if youre really lacking in mobility with your
shoulders, do these after your training session as well.
Muscle Up Basics The Band Pull Apart
This is supplemental muscle up movement that is a must!
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I would highly recommend being able to hit 50-100 in one set with a black mini monster band. I get my
bands from Performax Bands.
VIDEO Pull Aparts (see within warm up)
Muscle Up Basics The Recline Row
In order to get yourself to beast level on muscle ups, you must first build yourself up with all of the
different pulling variations first.
Its good to get strong in all vectors, not just one. Theres a lot of people that fail when training different
movements because they focus all of their attention on one variation or angle of movement.
For instance, if you want to get better at pull ups, do some recline rows. Youll still be working your
pulling muscles but, just at a slightly different angle. This in turn will help build overall strength that will
serve as a very important part to being able to complete a muscle up.
We dont want any weak areas so the more variations you get strong at, the better!
Heres how to perform your Recline Rows:
With a Jungle Gym XT, rope, Rings, or similar perform the following progressions.
Recline Row

Recline Row Feet Elevated




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Once you build yourself up to the point where youre doing sets of 15-20 with feet elevated rows, its
time to work with more weight via weight vest, chains, or even bands.
Youll see in the program below that I add in lower rep sets with heavier weight. These will help build
more overall strength vs. conditioning. This is a must in order to master the muscle up.
Muscle Up Basics - The Pull Up
The pull up, like the row will help build solid levels of strength. With pull ups, there are tons of different
variations and the ones Ill show below will help serve to build you more muscle up specific strength.
If you have a set of rings, doing pull ups on those more often with benefit you more but regular bar
variations will do just fine as well. The key is repetitions and quality.
Normal Grip

Chin Grip Pull Ups

False Grip Pull Ups ===> Link to Video






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For many people, pull ups are a HUGE weakness so if they are, properly progress with recline rows first.
Just like with the recline rows, once you get yourself to the point of doing 15 or more pull ups in one set,
its time to increase it with more weight and resistance via weighted vests, chains, and bands.
The keys are the same as with recline rows do lots of different variations to work many angles at once
while switching up the reps and resistance as well. Youll see in the program below how I vary the
progressions up a lot. Our main focus to help build towards the muscle up is being able to bang out
multiple weighted reps while using the false grip pull up on both the rings and bar.
Muscle Up Basics The Push Up
You may be thinking, Why the push up? Well, this will serve as our base for all the pressing well be
doing within the muscle up.
You must have a set of very strong and stable shoulders. Mastering the push up with help build both
strength and stability in the shoulder while also building up much needed strength in the tricpes. In the
movements below, progress in the push up to add more stability, range of motion, and strength in the
chest, shoulders, and triceps.
For all push up variations, well be using an EROM which will help aid in increasing mobility of our
shoulders and overall strength.
***Quick note - If youre not able to get sets of 25 or more solid push ups, the muscle up isnt quite for
you yet so get working at it!
EROM (extra range of motion) Push Up on plates / dumbbells













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Close Grip Push Ups On Med Ball


Muscle Up Basics Dips
Once you have mastered the push up and all the different variations from above, youll be ready for the
dip.
This is another weakness of many people due to low levels of
strength and mobility. There are lots of people that suffer from bad
or extremely weak shoulders and if youre one of them, the muscle
up may not be your cup of tea.
Not to be a Debbie Downer here but, personally its better to be
healthy than to destroy your shoulders trying to build up to being
able to do a muscle up. Ive personally seen a lot of guys and gals
mess their shoulders up by doing too many dips when their
shoulders couldnt handle it. Just an important thing to keep in
mind as we progress forward from here on out
Now, not everyone will be able to go right into doing dips. You
should have built yourself up with push ups first before you attempt
to hit dips up. Another important thing to think about is when it
comes to dips, it will be much easier to learn with BAR dips rather
than rings dips as bar dips are much more stable and will help you
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Dip Progressions
Bench Dips

Feet Assisted Bar Dips

Regular Bar Dip





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Ring Dips Feet Assisted In Front

PICTURE Ring Dips Feet Assisted In Back

Regular Ring Dips

After you have built up good amounts of strength in both your regular RING and BAR dips plus your ring
and bar pull ups, its time to attempt your first muscle up



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When it comes to muscle ups, its much easier to learn with a set of rings. The rings will allow more
movement to occur and will be easier for you to adjust your body to get above the bar.
Muscle Up Progressions
It would be wise to follow these progressions instead of going directly into a muscle up to avoid possible
injury.
Before we get into doing actual muscle ups, well want to go over the false grip.
It was mentioned above with the ring and bar pull up progressions but, now it will be in closer detail
here.
The false grip is used to help put the wrist above the bar to help make the transition of the muscle up a
bit easier.
This grip is much harder to hold than a regular grip. This is why its important to get good at doing false
grip ring pull ups. Chalk always helps a ton!

You want the rings to line up with the butt of your palms then through the gap between your thumb and
index finger

Once you have that lined, up, wrap your hands tight around the ring
It will feel different and a bit uncomfortable but you want to build more muscle and strength right??
You do NOT have to use a false grip but for newbies starting out, it is high recommended for success.



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Using the false grip on a bar is much more painful but if you ever want to be able to complete a strict bar
muscle up, you must be able to use the bar false grip.








Level 1 Ring Muscle Up with Box Jump
Performing a ring muscle off of a box with help accelerate you to the transition point where youll be
able to get over the top of the rings easier.
You want to set the box, bench, or step up so youre just a bit above the point where you arms are fully
reached overhead. In other words, youll want to be able to bend your knees a bit a still have a hold of
the rings.
VIDEO Ring Muscle Up with Box Jump

Level 2 Ring Muscle Up with Feet On Box
This is an progressive version of the assisted ring muscle up but now its more difficult as you have no
push from the legs. You can work more from a dead hang but you still have a bit of assistance with your
legs on the box.
The only issue with this variation is that is tough to get your weight transferred in front as your legs are
out in front of you. This will still build up a ton of much needed strength to complete a real muscle up.
VIDEO RING MUSCLE UP WITH FEET ON BOX / BENCH
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Its important as you get to the top of the muscle up, you keep your elbows tight while pulling your
wrists into your chest. From here, you want to transfer your weight forward so your chest and
shoulders are over your hands. The further away from the bar you are, the harder it will be to complete
the movement.
Level 3 Swinging Muscle Up on Rings
Now, once you get the strength and mobility to perform muscle ups on the rings with your feet on a box,
youre more than ready to attempt a real muscle up!
For this progression, youll be using your muscles as rubber bands as well as using momentum that will
be generated from your hips via a powerful leg drive.
To start, youll do a false grip pull up by going all the way up over the bar with your chin (I just go into a
muscle up in the video).
As you come down youll swing your legs back to build up a bit of a swing. At that same time, youll be
building up a stretch reflex within your lats and back which will help you accelerate back up into the
muscle up. Think of this like the reaction you would get when you jump up in the air while doing a
vertical jump, once you land, you quickly recoil and jump back up due to a stretch reflex within your
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As you pull yourself up, you have lots of momentum at this point. From here the goal is to get your
weight transferred over the rings. Use your legs and hips to aggressively kick to get your body into an
more advantageous position over the rings. From there, press up to complete the muscle up!
VIDEO RING MUSCLE UP WITH SWING

Level 4 Ring Muscle Up Strict
Now, once youve gotten yourself to the point where youre doing multiple repetitions in a row with the
ring muscle up, its time to attempt your first strict muscle up.
This is where you go from a dead hang to all the way over the rings.
The key with the strict muscle up is to keep the rings in as tight to your bodies center line as possible.
You also do not want to create any distance between you and the rings as well. You want to travel in a
vertical path. You can get away with being far away from the bar with the swinging ring muscle ups but
not with the strict muscle up. Unless of course youre a complete freak!
Youll also have to master the false grip in order to complete the strict muscle up. You want to be able
to put your body in the most advantageous position as possible when attempting the strict ring muscle
up. Having your wrist over the rings will help you get over the bar the best.
In the end, not everyone will be able to get to the point they can do a strict muscle up. Its a very
difficult movement to achieve but with enough work and persistence, it can happen!
VIDEO RING STRICT MUSCLE UP
Level 5 Swinging Bar Muscle Ups
As with the ring muscle ups, bar muscle ups are the same in that the swinging method will work easier
than the strict bar muscle up.
A few important things to focus on technique wise when doing bar muscle ups:
No False Grip You must have a tight grip on the bar in order to hold on as the swing will jerk
you right off the bar if youre not holding on tight
Pull your body up and away from the bar, NOT under the bar
You must get your wrist ABOVE the bar in order to complete the movement.
VIDEO SWINGING BAR MUSCLE UP
For this progression, youll start the same way as you do with the swinging ring muscle as youll want to
build up a stretch reflex within your muscle to help accelerate you up over the bar.



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From here, use your hips and a power leg kick to get up into a position that will allow you to press up
over the bar.
Lower yourself down and use the stretch reflex to bang out multiple reps!

Level 6 Bar Muscle Up Strict
Now, once youve gotten yourself to the point where youre doing multiple repetitions in a row with the
swinging bar muscle up, its time to attempt to TOP LEVEL muscle up - the strict muscle up on a bar.
This is where you go from a dead hang to all the way over the bar.
Ive seen very few people ever accomplish this level of muscle up and Ive just recently accomplished it
after years of building myself up to it. Its NOT easy!
The key with the strict muscle up on the bar is the same as the strict ring muscle up in that you want to
keep a straight vertical path going up as well as keeping your body in close to the bar so you dont create
distance between you and the bar. Youll lose momentum and valuable energy.
For this, just like with the strict ring muscle up, your false grip ability must be top notch. Without it,
youll not be able to get in the correct position to complete the movement. After all, the transfer
between the pull up portion of the muscle and the dip is the most crucial and happens to be where most
everyone fails. This all comes back to the wrists being in the right position.
I know you can build yourself up to being able to do a strict muscle up on a bar. All it takes is a ton of
time, commitment, and hard work but it can be done!









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8 Week Program for Muscle Ups
The following template should be used in conjunction with a basic strength and conditioning program
meaning, you should be getting in all of your basic strength lifts such as your deadlift, squat variations,
overhead presses, and other various strength / power movements.
For the purpose of the manual, which is to build yourself up to being able to complete muscle ups easily,
Ill be outlining the most important movements you need to focus on in order to help build up the
strength needed to be able to complete muscle ups.
This program should work for anyone that has a base level of strength. This means that youre not a
complete beginner and have some sort of training background under your belt. You can complete sets
of normal pushups, dips, and pull ups OK but you need more work. This follow 6 week guide will help
get you doing your first muscle ups!
Now, if your more advanced, meaning you can already perform regular sets of pull ups and dips on rings
for 10+ more reps, then start on Week # 4
If you really weak in pull ups and dips, meaning you can only get 3 reps or below, it would be wise to
stay with the progressions on within weeks 1 3 for a while until you build yourself up to the point
where you repping out 10+ reps in both the dip and pull ups.
Another important factor to point out is your weight. The lower in bodyfat you are the better chance
youll have at mastering the muscle up. It would be wise to get yourself around 10%. Any extra weight
your carrying around isnt going to help you bust up muscle ups anytime soon. Get rid of it!










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Week 1
Day 1 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Dips 3 x Sub max
***Use your progressions
1B) Neutral Grip Pull Ups 3 x Sub max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible
Day 2 Within your training perform the following:
With Jungle Gym XT, Rings, or Suspension Straps:
1A) Recline Row Feet against wall 4 x 15
***Use a weight that is challenging for the rep scheme
1B) Close Grip Push Ups 4 x submax
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
Day 3 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Palms In Pull Ups 5 x submax
1B) Weighted Dips 5 x 5
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible





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Week 2
Day 1 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Dips 4 x Sub max
***Use your progressions
1B) False Grip Pull Ups 4 x Sub max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible
Day 2 Within your training perform the following:
With a Jungle Gym XT, Rings, or set of suspension straps:
1A) Recline Row Feet Elevated 4 x 15
***Try not to pick a weight that will force you to miss reps!
1B) Feet Elevated Close Grip Push Ups 4 x submax
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
Day 3 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Weighted Pull Ups 6 x submax, 1 x max
***Use False Grip If Possible
1B) Weighted Dips 6 x 4, 1 x max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible





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Week 3
***If youre not yet able to complete a set of 8+ reps on the bar or ring dips, do not move onto week 3
until you can.
***If you cant do 8+ reps on ring or bar pull ups, do not move onto week 3 until you can.
Day 1 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Dips 4 x Sub max
1B) False Grip Pull Ups 4 x Sub max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible
Day 2 Within your training perform the following:
With a Jungle Gym XT, Rings, or set of suspension straps:
1A) Weighted Recline Row Feet Elevated 4 x 8-15
***Use a weight that is challenging for the rep scheme
***Try not to pick a weight that will force you to miss reps!
1B) Weighted - Close Grip Push Ups 4 x submax
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
Day 3 Within your training perform the following:
DENSITY TRAINING Get As Many Rounds in As Possible in 10 mins:
1A) False Grip Pull Ups
1B) Dips
***Do lower rep sets and focus on explosion and speed of movement



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OFF WEEK Do not perform any weighted dips
or weighted pull ups
Go through bodyweight movements ONLY and NEVER go to failure on any movement.
Let your body recover






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Week 4
Day 1 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Dips 4 x Sub max
1B) False Grip Pull Ups 4 x Sub max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible
Day 2 Within your training perform the following:
With a Jungle Gym XT, Rings, or set of suspension straps:
1A) Weighted Recline Row Feet Elevated 4 x 8
***Use a weight that is challenging for the rep scheme
***Try not to pick a weight that will force you to miss reps!
1B) EROM Push Ups 4 x submax
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
Day 3 Skill Day
1A) Jumping Muscle Up 5 x 3
Day 3 Within your training perform the following:
DENSITY TRAINING Get As Many Rounds in As Possible in 10 mins:
1A) Weighted False Grip Pull Ups x 3 per set
1B) Weighted Dips x 3 per set
***ONLY do 3 reps per set and rest as need be between rounds.
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible



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Week 5
Day 1 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Dips 3 x Sub max
1B) False Grip Pull Ups 3 x Sub max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible
Day 2 Within your training perform the following:
With a Jungle Gym XT, Rings, or set of suspension straps:
1A) Weighted Recline Row Feet Elevated 3 x 10
***Use a weight that is challenging for the rep scheme
***Try not to pick a weight that will force you to miss reps!
1B) Weighted EROM Push Ups 4 x submax
Day 3 Skill Day
1A) Jumping Muscle Ups 4 x 5
Day 4 Within your training perform the following:
DENSITY TRAINING Get As Many Rounds in As Possible in 8 mins:
1A) Weighted False Grip Pull Ups x 4 per set
1B) Weighted Dips x 4 per set
***ONLY do 3 reps per set and rest as need be between rounds.
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible




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Week 6
Day 1 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Weighted Dips 4 x Sub max
1B) Weighted False Grip Pull Ups 4 x Sub max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible
Day 2 Within your training perform the following:
With a Jungle Gym XT, Rings, or set of suspension straps:
1A) Weighted Recline Row Feet Elevated 4 x 12
***Use a weight that is challenging for the rep scheme
***Try not to pick a weight that will force you to miss reps!
1B) Weighted EROM Push Ups 4 x submax
Day 3 Skill Day
1A) Jumping Muscle Ups 5 x 5
Day 4 Within your training perform the following:
Ladder Alternated Between Ring Pull Ups and Ring Dips Until You Cant Go Any Higher In Reps then
come back down the ladder
1A) False Grip Pull Ups 1,2,3,4,5,6.
1B) Dips 1,2,3,4,5,6.
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible





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OFF WEEK Do not perform any weighted dips
or pull ups
Go through bodyweight movements ONLY and NEVER go to failure on any movement.
Let your body recover










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Week 7
Day 1 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Jumping Muscle Ups 5 x 3-6
2A) Weighted Dips 3 x Sub max
2B) Weighted False Grip Pull Ups 3 x Sub max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible
Day 2 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Feet On Box Muscle Up 5 x 4-8
Day 3 Within your training perform the following:
Ladder Alternated Between Ring Pull Ups and Ring Dips Until You Cant Go Any High er In Reps then
come back down the ladder
1A) Weighted False Grip Pull Ups 1,2,3,4,5,6.
1B) Weighted Dips 1,2,3,4,5,6.
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible









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Week 8
Day 1 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Feet On Box Muscle Up 4 x 4-10
Day 2 Within your training perform the following:
1A) Jumping Muscle Ups 6 x 3
2A) Dips 3 x Submax
2B) False Grip Pull Ups 3 x Sub max
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
***Perform all movements on rings if possible
Day 3 Within your training perform the following:
Drop Set Start At 8 reps and work your way down dropping down 1 rep at a time. Choose a weight that
is challenging for the rep scheme.
1A) Weighted False Grip Pull Ups 8,7,6,5,4.
1B) Weighted Dips 8,7,6,5,4.
***Always perform 50 band Pull Aparts Before and After you training session
***Always do a set of 15 band or PVC pipe Shoulder Dislocaters before and after you training session
Day 4 Hit Your Muscle Ups!
After a day or two rest, you should be ready to hit your first free flow muscle up.
You would have the most success trying a swinging ring muscle up but the choice is yours!
Youve made it this far now its time to complete the job you set off to do!






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After your 1
st
Muscle Up
After you complete your first muscle up, youll sky rocket in strength and muscle. The key is to focus in
on slow and steady progress.
Dont expect to jump up to being able to do 10 reps straight of muscle ups right after you have
completed your first single rep. It will take time but after you get your first one down, you should be
able to sky rocket your success in the coming months.
The key is to use the volume method. If you can do one rep, simply hit multiple sets of 1 rep over the
course of a day. Overtime, youll be able to do sets of 2 reps which then you will start doing multiple
sets of 2 and when you get good at doing 2, move on to doing 3, then 4, and after a while, youll build up
more strength, muscle, and stamina youll be repping muscle ups like nothing!
Just keep focused and always work hard no matter what!
Best of luck to you on your journey to achieving the muscle up!
Heres to more strength, muscle, and overall power!
Live Aggressive and Get Strong!
Travis

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The Aggressive Strength Training Guide:

Travis Stoetzel is a hardcore and aggressive strength coach located in Omaha,
NE where he owns and operates The Forged Athlete Gym, which caters to
highly dedicated athletes and serious lifters. Below you can gain knowledge
insight on the various tools and resources he uses to help turn his clients and
athletes into strong, jacked, and athletic soldiers. The section below
showcases the other various strength and conditioning programs and products
he has created and uses to help people all across the world get results



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The Bags, Bells, and Bodyweight Training System The System
Travis created built upon years of in-the-trenches work with his
clients and himself. This is for SERIOUS trainees that combine the
use of kettlebells, bodyweight, and sandbags to help construct
serious gains in muscle, strength, power, and athleticism. If you love
to train hard and want a serious challenge, this is it!
This program spans over 40 total weeks and will put anyone to the
test. If youre serious about getting lean while building strength and
power all at the same time, this is the perfect blend of kettlebells,
sandbags, and bodyweight training. Exceptionally great for MMA
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PROJECT: Mobile and Hostile Bodyweight Training System: If
youre low on resources as far as weight training equipment goes,
this is your NO EXCUSES problem solver! I originally created this
program for a Brazilian Professional Football team and when I went
down south to train them, we had ZERO equipment to work with.
The results A Brazilian Football National Championship! Whoever
chooses to go through this whole system will become stronger,
faster, highly conditioned, and more explosive. This is a great
program for people on the go with limited options for equipment.
This is ideally made for MMA fighters, wrestlers, football players,
and other power / combat athletes. All serious lifters welcome!






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The Power Wheel is by far one of the most versatile and complete
bodyweight training tools available. You can easily take your ab
training movements to the next level with various amounts of different
roll outs as well as hand walking variations. You can work on both your
lower body and upper body strength virtually anywhere at any time.
The Power Wheel is the perfect tool to have for the gym, road, or at
home. A must have for all serious trainees.
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The Jungle Gym is your all around NO EXCUSES Bodyweight
Strength gym in a bag! Perform 100s of different variations of
lower, upper, and core bodyweight movements. These suspension
straps will help increase your bodyweight training results in no time
and best of all, can be used pretty much anywhere at any time!
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Sandbags are truly one of my favorite strength and conditioning
training tools. Theres really nothing quite like ripping a heavy bag
off the floor carrying it around, pressing it, rowing it, squatting it, or
even throwing it. Ive tried many different types of bags over the
years and have even made a half dozen of my own. After a long
search through trial and error with different bags, I have found the
best and highest quality training sandbag there is in Brute Force
Sandbags. These are truly made to last and are build just right for
the serious strength enthusiast. Just like all the tools I like to use,
these are a mobile gym take them anywhere the field,
playground, your backyard, the gym anywhere!

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Performax Bands will take your normal bodyweight exercises and turn
them into complete full body reactive athletic movements. Bands
offer a great way to increase any and all bodyweight exercises, plus you
can take them anywhere you go to get strong!

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Kettlebells are by far one of the most effective yet brutal tools
available to help increase power, strength, muscle, and fat loss. This
ancient tool has been around for years and now has come back into the
forefront. Your options are limitless with the amount of variations and
movements that can be completed essentially anywhere at any time
with Kettlebells. When away from the gym, I have a pair in my Jeep at
all times in case Im ever in need! Another NO EXCUSES tool that will
greatly improve your results!

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Prograde/Protein For you Hardcore Protein Supplement needs,
Pro/Grade is about PURE quality! One of the very best high quality
proteins around that is in carbs and sugar while high in quality rich
protein.

The Main reasons I recommend Pro/Grade:
They are a certified GMP A rated manufacturer). Whats this
mean?? Well, GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practices
and with this rating, you know for certain that youre getting
exactly what the label saysand nothing it doesntevery single
time.
The products they do create are quality. Theyre not out
producing all these special concoctions of creatine and protein all
blended together , magical berry drinks, or miracle cure pills.
They produce the basics needed for great results.
Both my clients and myself have seen the results their products
help produce.
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Athletic Greens is your ultimate vitamin and mineral insurance
policy. Now, I know for a fact not everyone out there gets in
enough greens, including myself! Thats why I take Athletic Greens,
which is your personal guarantee to help make sure you get in all the
vitamins and minerals you would get if you were actually eating all
the veggies youre supposed to. This is a quick drink you can mix and
take with you on the go to ensure you get what you need so you can
train hard!

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