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PULL-UP [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pull-up
1, record 1, English, pull%2Dup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements: grasp a high fixed bar with an overhand grip (palms facing away from the body), hands slightly more than a shoulder-width apart. Using only the strength of your arms, raise your body until your chin reaches above the bar, then slowly return to the starting position. 2, record 1, English, - pull%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the latissimi dorsi, the biceps and, to a lesser extent, the trapezii. 2, record 1, English, - pull%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Some of the sources consulted make a distinction between this exercise and the chin-up based on the type of grip used: the pull-up is performed with an overhand grip (palms facing away from the body), while the chin-up is done with an underhand grip (palms facing towards the body). 2, record 1, English, - pull%2Dup
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pull up
- pullup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traction à la barre fixe
1, record 1, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- traction à la barre fixe, mains en pronation 2, record 1, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe%2C%20mains%20en%20pronation
correct, feminine noun
- traction à la barre fixe en pronation 3, record 1, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe%20en%20pronation
feminine noun
- traction, mains en pronation 4, record 1, French, traction%2C%20mains%20en%20pronation
feminine noun
- élévation à la barre fixe 5, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : agrippez une barre fixe avec une prise en pronation (les paumes vers l'avant), les mains légèrement plus écartées que la largeur des épaules. Par la seule force de vos bras, soulevez votre corps jusqu'à ce que votre menton dépasse la barre, puis revenez lentement à la position de départ. 6, record 1, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Généralement, en français on parle simplement d'une «traction à la barre fixe», sans préciser le type de prise utilisée (mains en pronation ou en supination). En anglais, toutefois, le terme «pull-up» désigne la traction à la barre fixe lorsqu'elle est effectuée avec les mains en pronation (paumes vers l'avant). 6, record 1, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les grands dorsaux, les biceps et, dans une moindre mesure, les trapèzes. 6, record 1, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pull-up
1, record 2, English, pull%2Dup
noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(aural warning). 2, record 2, English, - pull%2Dup
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pull-up
1, record 2, French, pull%2Dup
officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 2, French, - pull%2Dup
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pull-up 1, record 3, English, pull%2Dup
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- traction
1, record 3, French, traction
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement de gymnastique consistant à tirer le corps (suspendu à une corde, des anneaux, etc.) en amenant les épaules à la hauteur des mains, ou à relever le corps en tendant et raidissant les bras. 1, record 3, French, - traction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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