Chin Up
A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.
Instructions
- Grab the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Hang fully with arms straight. Pull yourself up until your chin passes the bar.
- Lower yourself all the way down until your arms are straight again.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not using full range of motion.
- Swinging the body to gain momentum.
- Flaring elbows out to the sides.
Additional Information
General | |
Difficulty | intermediate |
Force | pull |
Mechanic | compound |
Equipment | body only |
Muscle | biceps |