Let’s talk about the Bar Muscle-Up and the two most common faults that I see as a coach. The first one is going to be your grip. Videos you watch may be added... 3. A lot of people jump on to the bar more in a fingertip grip. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. 4 Ways to Scale Bar Muscle-Ups 1. Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups and Dips. To get yourself up and over the bar and then into a dip position, you’re going to depend on several muscles in your upper body, including the: latissimus dorsi (back) deltoids (shoulders) biceps and triceps (arms) trapezius (upper back) pectorals (chest) Videos you watch may... 2. Banded Bar Muscle-Ups. Remember to wrap those thumbs for safety. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.