Chin-up
The chin-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the latissimus dorsi muscles in the back. It involves pulling your body up until your chin is above the bar using a supinated (underhand) grip.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Engage your core to prevent swinging.
- Keep your shoulders down and back.
- Use a full range of motion, fully extending your arms at the bottom.
- Avoid using momentum to pull yourself up.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- elbow tendinitis
- wrist pain
- recent upper body surgery
Also known as
Trazioni alla sbarra presa supina, chin-up pull-up, supinated pull-up, bodyweight back exercise, lats exercise