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Chin-Ups (Narrow Parallel Grip)

Chin-Ups (Narrow Parallel Grip): step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
upper back, biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
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How to do it

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with a narrow parallel grip, palms facing towards you.
  2. Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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