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close grip chin-up
Target

lats

Equipment

body weight

close grip chin-up

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How to Perform the close grip chin-up

1

Grab the pull-up bar with your palms facing towards you and your hands shoulder-width apart.

2

Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your feet off the ground.

3

Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.

4

Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.

5

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

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