Exercise technique

biceps narrow pull-ups

Biceps narrow pull-ups are a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the biceps, with secondary emphasis on the forearms and shoulders. The movement involves pulling your body up to a bar with a narrow, underhand grip, requiring significant upper body strength and coordination.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing towards you and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. Engage your core and pull yourself up towards the bar, focusing on using your biceps to lift your body.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

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