Exercise technique

chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)

Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip) are a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back, with significant involvement of the biceps and forearms. The movement requires pulling the body up to a bar using a narrow, parallel grip, emphasizing upper back and arm strength.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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