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Gorilla Chin

Gorilla Chin: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Technique demo: Gorilla Chin
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, forearms
Secondary muscles
biceps
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Grasp a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  4. Engage your core and pull your body up towards the bar, bringing your chin 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.

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