Muscle up progression

by Epigon1

Program Description

A focused session designed to build the strength, explosiveness, and technique required for bar muscle ups. The workout combines heavy pulling strength, explosive movements, and transition practice to develop both raw power and skill. Warm-up: Shoulder mobility and scapular activation Strength: Weighted pull-ups (RPE 7–8), bar dips (RPE 7–8) Power: Explosive chest-to-bar pull-ups (RPE 8–9), explosive push-ups

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice
  • Goal
    Athletics, Muscle & Sculpting
  • Equipment
    At Home
  • Program Length
    12 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    30 minutes
  • Created
    Sep 02, 2025 09:20
  • Last Edited
    Sep 06, 2025 10:34

Summary

Embark on a transformative 12-week journey with the Muscle Up Progression program, designed to elevate your strength and skill in bodyweight training. Committing just one day a week, you'll focus on essential movements like burpees, pull-ups, and dips, culminating in the impressive muscle-up. This program is perfect for those looking to enhance their full-body strength and master advanced calisthenics techniques—all from the comfort of home. Get ready to challenge your limits and achieve your fitness goals!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Lats
34.3%
Upper Back
27.1%
Chest
11.6%
Biceps
11%
Triceps
11%
Other
2.8%
Front Delts
2.2%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Burpee
1
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
3 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 7
5
Muscle Up
3
1 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Burpee
1 Set
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5 Sets
3 Reps
@6.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
4 Sets
6 Reps
@7
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5 Sets
5 Reps
@7
5
Muscle Up
3 Sets
1 Reps
-