Chin-up
- Movement pattern:
- Pull
- Equipment:
- Pull-up bar
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Primary muscle:
- Biceps
- Also works:
- Lats
Watch technique video ↗Technique
Shoulder-width grip, palms facing you. Pull chest to the bar, elbows toward the torso, no swinging.
Common mistakes
Cutting the top half of the range.
Easier option: Negative pull-up
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