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In order to learn how to pull yourself up on the horizontal bar, you first need to learn how to feel the involvement of the latissimus dorsi muscles in the work. Otherwise, the beginner will face the problem of developing the habit of pulling the body up due to the strength of the arm muscles.

Many are sure that the more workouts, the higher the volume of loads, and, ultimately, the faster the result. However, from the point of view of physiology, everything is not so simple. For example, exercising every day is good for increasing stamina, but not for pumping muscles.

The barbell is a classic bodybuilding and strength training tool for gaining muscle mass. The presence of a barbell and a set of weights allows you to perform many different exercises for all muscle groups of the body – without machines and other equipment. There are five main multi-joint exercises with a barbell – these are squats, deadlifts, bent-over rows, military presses, and bench presses (the only exercise of these that requires a bench). Let’s look at how to do them correctly – technique and tips.