Target Muscle

    Lats

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    BackBody Weight

    Close Grip Chinup

    The close grip chinup is a bodyweight exercise targeting the lats, with significant involvement of the bicep and forearms. It requires pulling your body up to a bar with a close, underhand grip, emphasizing upper body strength.

    Also Works

    BicepsForearms

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Grab the pullup bar with your palms facing towards you and your hands shoulder-width apart.

    2. 2

      Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your feet off the ground.

    3. 3

      Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.

    4. 4

      Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.

    5. 5

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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