Butterfly Pull-up

Butterfly Pull-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Begin with a standard pull-up position
  • 2Use a kipping motion to generate momentum, swinging your body forward and back
  • 3On the forward swing, pull your chin up to the bar
  • 4Use the momentum to 'butterfly' around the bar, straightening your arms as your body swings downward
  • 5Continue the momentum for the next rep

Tips:

  • Keep your movements fluid to utilise momentum
  • Engage your core throughout the exercise to maintain body control
  • Focus on using your back muscles, rather than just your arms
  • Never lock your elbows during the 'butterfly' motion to prevent injury

Butterfly Pull-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs