Close-grip Chin-up
Muscle Groups: Lats
Close-grip Chin-up focuses on Lats, with Biceps, Upper Back, Forearm 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
Hang from a pull-up bar with an underhand, close grip, hands spaced narrower than shoulder-width apart.
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Allow your body to hang freely with arms fully extended and feet off the floor.
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Pull your body upward by flexing your elbows and engaging your back muscles until your chin clears the bar.
- 4
Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms.
Secondary Muscles
While Close-grip Chin-up primarily targets Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Upper Back, Forearm . 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.
