Which correction addresses keeping the body too vertical in a muscle up?

• A. Lean back so the rings can be pulled to the chest.
• B. Keep the body vertical and pull toward the chest.
• C. Lean forward to help the chest clear.
• D. Arch the back during the pull.

Answer: (A)

When the body is held too vertical during a muscle-up, the rings tend to stay away from the chest and the transition from the pulling part to the pushing part gets awkward. Leaning back slightly changes the angle so you can pull the rings toward the sternum, bringing the chest forward and allowing a clean transition into the dip. Leaning forward or arching the back doesn’t help bring the rings to the chest and can disrupt the movement path.