Chin-up

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Learn how to do the Chin-up with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Lats, with secondary emphasis on Biceps, Forearms.

Chin-up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Chin-up

Follow these steps to perform the Chin-up with correct form:

  1. 1Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing towards you and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Engage your core and pull your body up towards the bar, leading with your chest.
  3. 3Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Chin-up Muscles Worked

Primary

lats

Secondary

bicepsforearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
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Body Part
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Category
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