Exercise guide
Chin Up.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
Muscles at work
Front
Back
PrimaryLats
SecondaryAbs, Biceps, Shoulders, Upper Back
Make every rep count.
- 01
Grab the bar with an underhand (supinated) grip, hands about shoulder-width apart.
- 02
Take a deep breath, squeeze your glutes and brace your abs to keep your body tight. Start by pulling your shoulders down and back (depress the shoulder blades) so you’re not shrugging.
- 03
Initiate the pull by driving your elbows straight down toward the floor and engaging your lats—avoid swinging or kicking.
- 04
Continue until your chin reaches the bar and your back feels fully contracted.
- 05
Lower under control to a full hang (or just short if your shoulders bother you), keeping tension and posture, then repeat for the prescribed reps.





