Chin Ups -

Chin Ups

Exercise Tips

Look at the bar during the exercise, not at the floor.

Chin Ups

This exercise targets your biceps and provides a low to moderate cardio benefit. It also works your back and shoulders.

Muscle Group

Biceps, Back, Shoulders

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Pullup Bar

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low to Moderate

Starting Position: Hang from a pullup bar with a reverse grip, hands just wider than shoulder width. Grip with your fingers, not your palms. Keep your body straight, knees slightly bent and cross your feet at the ankles.

1 Keeping your chest up and shoulders back, exhale and pull your body up until your chin clears the bar.
2 Inhaling, slowly lower your body back to starting position.
3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Chin Ups

Exercise Tips

Chin Ups

Muscle Group

Frequency

Equipment

Cardiovascular Benefit

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