Equipmentbody weight
Difficultyintermediate
upper backback
Chin-Ups (Narrow Parallel Grip)
Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip) are a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back, with significant involvement of the biceps and forearms. The movement requires pulling the body up to a bar using a narrow, parallel grip, emphasizing upper back and arm strength.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Hang from a pull-up bar with a narrow parallel grip, palms facing towards you.
- 2.Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 3.Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
- 4.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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