Equipmentbody weight
Difficultyintermediate
latsback
Close Grip Chin-Up
The close grip chin-up is a bodyweight exercise targeting the lats, with significant involvement of the biceps and forearms. It requires pulling your body up to a bar with a close, underhand grip, emphasizing upper body strength.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Grab the pull-up bar with your palms facing towards you and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2.Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your feet off the ground.
- 3.Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4.Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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