Chin-up
- Intermediate
- Pull-up bar
Chest to bar, lower to straight arms
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Back
- Secondary:
- Biceps
How to do it
- Hang from the bar with a supinated grip (palms toward you) at shoulder width.
- Pull until the chest reaches the bar.
- Lower under control until the arms extend.
Common mistakes
- Doing half reps.
- Kipping without control.
Tips
- The supinated grip works the biceps more than a pull-up.
- Keep the shoulders away from the ears.