WORD DETAIL
懸垂
けんすい
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
懸垂and readけんすい, it denotes a pull-up exercise performed while hanging from a bar. - Basic usage: It is used for counting repetitions and training upper-body strength.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- More than simply hanging
- As an exercise, it includes raising the body and lowering it under control.

