Muscle Up Progression in 60 Seconds I wish someone told me early on that the muscle up has three phases: the pull, the transition, and the dip. Most people grind away trying to perfect just the pull, then wonder why they’re still stuck below the bar. You need ALL three components trained together. That’s why this complex set works so well, it covers each phase in one sequence: 1️⃣ Kip Ups — teaches pull knee thrust coordination to generate upward force 2️⃣ Straight Bar Dips — builds the vertical