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Chin-Ups

BackStrengthIntermediatePull-up bar
Chin-Ups – Start position
Start position
Chin-Ups – End position
End position

A supinated-grip pull-up that strongly activates the biceps alongside the lats.

How to do it

  1. Hang from a bar with a shoulder-width underhand grip.
  2. Pull yourself up until chin is above the bar.
  3. Lower under control.
  4. Repeat.

Tips

Muscles

Primary: Biceps, Lats

Secondary: Rhomboids

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