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Chin-Up

CompoundIntermediate

How to do it

Shoulders down first, then drive the elbows to your hips.

Muscles

Primary

Lats, Biceps

Secondary

Upper Back, Forearms

Steps to perform

  1. 1Hang from the bar with an underhand, shoulder-width grip.
  2. 2Pull your chest toward the bar, leading with your elbows.
  3. 3Get your chin over the bar.
  4. 4Lower slowly to a dead hang.

Equipment

Pull-up bar

Alternatives

Pull-Up

Lats

Lat Pulldown

Lats

Neutral-Grip Pulldown

Lats

Single-Arm Cable Row

Lats

Barbell Bent-Over Row

Upper Back · Lats