# Gorilla Chin - Forge Exercise Library

## Quick Answer

The gorilla chin is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the forearms and bicep. It involves a pullup motion with a strong core contraction to bring the chin above the bar.

**Details:**
- **Body Part:** Core
- **Equipment:** Body Weight
- **Target Muscle:** Abs
- **Secondary Muscles:** Forearms, Biceps
- **Difficulty:** Advanced
- **Category:** Strength

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## How to Perform Gorilla Chin

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
2. Grasp a pullup bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
4. Engage your core and pull your body up towards the bar, bringing your chin above the bar.
5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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