Chin-Up

Chinup · Supinated Pull-Up · Underhand Pull-Up

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The chin-up is a pull-up performed with a supinated (underhand), roughly shoulder-width grip. The underhand position places the biceps brachii in a stronger line of pull, so it recruits the biceps more heavily than the standard pull-up while still loading the lats. Keep the chest up and pull the bar toward the upper chest rather than just lifting the body.

Mechanic

Compound

Load type

Bodyweight

Utility

Basic

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