Target Muscle

    Upper Back

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    BackBody Weight

    Narrow Neutral Grip Chinup

    Chinup (narrow parallel grip) are a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back, with significant involvement of the bicep and forearms. The movement requires pulling the body up to a bar using a narrow, parallel grip, emphasizing upper back and arm strength.

    Also Works

    BicepsForearms

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Hang from a pullup bar with a narrow parallel grip, palms facing towards you.

    2. 2

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

    3. 3

      Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.

    4. 4

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

    5. 5

      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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