Close-Grip Chin-Up
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The close-grip chin-up is an upper body exercise focusing on building strength in the arms and back. It involves pulling the body up to a bar with palms facing towards you and hands close together, emphasizing the biceps and upper back muscles.
How to do it
- Grab the pull-up bar with a close, underhand grip.
- Start with arms fully extended and feet off the ground.
- Pull your body upwards until your chin clears the bar.
- Slowly lower back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Biceps Brachii Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Brachialis Brachioradialis Rhomboids Teres Major Trapezius Lower Fibers Trapezius Middle Fibers
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