Equipmentbody weight
Difficultyadvanced
abswaist
Gorilla Chin
The gorilla chin is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the forearms and biceps. It involves a pull-up motion with a strong core contraction to bring the chin above the bar.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- 2.Grasp a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3.Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
- 4.Engage your core and pull your body up towards the bar, bringing your chin 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
forearmsbiceps
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