Exercises · Strength

Chin-Up

Body only Lats

The Chin-Up is a strength movement that targets your lats. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Chin-Up

Grip the bar underhand, hands shoulder-width, arms fully extended.
Pull your chest toward the bar, driving elbows down and back.
Lower under control until arms are fully extended before the next rep.
No swinging — initiate each rep from a dead hang.

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