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Chin-Up
A powerful upper-body exercise focusing on biceps and back.
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Chin-ups are a great compound exercise for building upper-body strength, focusing on the biceps and lats (latissimus dorsi).
- Body Part
- Back
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Pull-up bar
How to do:
- Grab a pull-up bar with a supinated grip (palms facing you), hands shoulder-width apart.
- Hang with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
- Pull yourself upward by engaging your biceps and back until your chin clears the bar.
- Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for 8–12 reps per set.
- Complete 3-4 sets.
Tips:
- Keep your elbows close to your body for better biceps engagement.
- Use a controlled motion to avoid swinging.
- Focus on pulling with your biceps and back.
- Exhale as you pull up and inhale as you lower down.
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