Close-grip Chin-up
Muscle Groups: Biceps, Lats
Close-grip Chin-up focuses on Biceps, Lats, with Traps, Forearm, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Close-grip Chin-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand under a pull-up bar and grasp it with an underhand grip, hands closer than shoulder-width apart.
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Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended, feet off the ground, and core engaged.
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Pull your body upwards by engaging your biceps and lats, driving your elbows down towards your hips.
- 4
Continue pulling until your chin clears the bar.
- 5
Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Secondary Muscles
While Close-grip Chin-up primarily targets Biceps, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, Forearm, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Close-grip Chin-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Close-grip Chin-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
