Chin-ups (Underhand Pull Ups) Guide

Exercise Type: Compound - engages and works multiple muscle groups at the same time.
Targeted Muscle Groups:
- primary: biceps, Latissimus Dorsi, brachiallis, upper back
- secondary: Teres Major, front deltoids, Rhomboids
- tertiary: trapezius, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor
- quaternary: erector spinae

How to perform?

Chin-ups, also known as underhand pull-ups, are a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the muscles in the upper back and biceps. The exercise is performed by gripping a pull-up bar with an underhand grip (palms facing towards the body), and pulling the body upwards until the chin passes the bar. Chin-ups are an effective way to build strength and muscle in the upper body, and can be modified to suit different fitness levels by adjusting the number of reps, sets, and rest periods.

Variations

Lat Pull Downs
compound
Pull-ups
compound
Close Grip Lat Pulldown
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