Exercises

Chin-up

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Biceps
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Teres Major
Posterior Deltoids
Pull-up bar
Chin-up illustration

Setup

Grasp the bar with an underhand, shoulder-width grip. Hang with your arms fully extended. Brace your core.

How to perform

  1. Pull yourself up until your chin is over the bar.
  2. Focus on driving your elbows down and back.
  3. Lower yourself back to the starting position under control.

Form cues

  • Keep your chest up.
  • Look straight ahead.
  • Avoid swinging your body.
  • Keep your shoulders pulled down, away from your ears.

Common mistakes

  • Not using a full range of motion.
  • Using momentum (kipping) to get up.
  • Letting the shoulders shrug up towards the ears.

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