Side-to-side chin
The side-to-side chin is an advanced bodyweight exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi. It involves pulling the body up to one side, then the other, engaging the lats and other upper body muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
Form tips
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Pull your chest towards the bar, not just your chin.
- Control the movement on the way down to avoid injury.
- Keep your shoulders down and back throughout the exercise.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist injuries
Also known as
Trazioni laterali, side-to-side pull-up, lats exercise, bodyweight back exercise