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Muscle-Up
The Muscle-Up is a calisthenics movement in which an athlete begins hanging from a bar or rings, performs a pull-up, and then transitions above the implement into a dip, requiring a distinct transition phase that demands both pulling and pushing strength.
apps Top Muscle-Up Alternatives
The top alternative to Muscle-Up in 2026 is Maltese Cross (Rings) with a score of 9.5/10, followed by Iron Cross (Rings) (9.4) and One-Arm Handstand (9.2).
Maltese Cross (Rings)
The Maltese cross is a static strength element on the still rings in which a gymnast supports the body horizontally whil...
Iron Cross (Rings)
The iron cross is a static strength element performed on the still rings in men's artistic gymnastics. The gymnast suppo...
One-Arm Handstand
The one-arm handstand is an exceptionally challenging gymnastic skill demanding significant upper body strength and prec...
Iron Cross
The Iron Cross is a challenging static exercise performed on gymnastics rings. It demands exceptional upper body strengt...
Hand-to-Hand (Partner Acrobatics)
Hand-to-hand is a partner-acrobatics discipline in which a base supports a flyer through direct contact with the hands,...
Manna (Calisthenics)
The Manna is a strength hold performed on the floor, in which the athlete supports the body on the hands with the hips l...
Iron Cross (Aerial Straps)
The iron cross is a highly demanding strength hold performed on aerial straps or gymnastics rings. The athlete suspends...
Ayesha (Pole)
Ayesha is an inverted static hold in pole technique in which the performer supports the body through the arms while keep...
Handstand Press (Calisthenics)
A handstand press is a calisthenics strength movement in which an athlete raises the body from the floor into a handstan...
Front Lever
The front lever is a static strength skill performed while hanging from a horizontal bar, gymnastics rings, or similar a...
Meathook (Aerial Straps)
The meathook is an advanced aerial straps strength skill where the performer hangs from one strap, hooking their leg beh...
V-Sit (Calisthenics)
The V-sit is an advanced calisthenics strength hold in which the athlete supports the body on the hands while keeping th...
Straddle Planche
The straddle planche is a static strength hold in which the body is supported only by the hands, with the arms straight,...
Human Flag
The Human Flag is an advanced acrobatic skill achieved through calisthenics. It involves maintaining a horizontal body p...
L-Sit (Calisthenics)
The L-sit is a static strength hold used in gymnastics and calisthenics in which the athlete supports the body on the ha...
Back Lever
The Back Lever is a static strength skill performed on gymnastics rings or a pull-up bar, widely practiced in both gymna...
Dragon Flag
The dragon flag is an advanced bodyweight exercise used to train the abdominal muscles, hip flexors, and other muscles t...
Press Handstand
A press handstand is a controlled entry into a handstand in which the athlete raises the feet from the floor without jum...
Press to Handstand
A press to handstand is a bodyweight strength skill in gymnastics and calisthenics where an athlete lifts their body fro...
Hollow Body Hold
The hollow body hold is an isometric core exercise used in gymnastics, calisthenics, and general strength training. A pe...
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