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Chin Up

The chin-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the back and biceps. By pulling yourself up on a bar with an underhand grip, it enhances upper body strength, muscle mass, and overall athletic performance.

Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight

Back

Bodyweight

1. Setup: Position yourself under a pull-up bar.
2. Grip: Grasp the bar with an underhand grip (palms facing you), hands shoulder-width apart.
3. Starting Position: Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and engage your core.
4. Execution: Pull your body upwards until your chin is above the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
5. Return: Slowly lower your body back to the starting position with your arms fully extended. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Diagram of the muscles activated:

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