Exercises (Chin-Ups)
Active Lifestyle
Consult your physician before starting any diet and/or exercise plan.Muscles Worked
Back (middle) or Latissimus Dorsi,
Upper Arms (front) or Biceps
Position and Movement
Standing below a chin-up bar (these can be purchased at most gym equipment stores), reach up and grasp the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing forward). Your hands should be about shoulder width apart. Begin by pulling yourself up to the bar. Pull yourself up so that your chin is as close to the bar as possible. Slowly lower yourself under control until your arms are straight.
Tip
You can vary the topmost position by doing a behind the neck pull-up. This will place emphasis on the lower parts of your lats.
Back (middle) or Latissimus Dorsi,
Upper Arms (front) or Biceps
Position and Movement
Standing below a chin-up bar (these can be purchased at most gym equipment stores), reach up and grasp the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing forward). Your hands should be about shoulder width apart. Begin by pulling yourself up to the bar. Pull yourself up so that your chin is as close to the bar as possible. Slowly lower yourself under control until your arms are straight.
Tip
You can vary the topmost position by doing a behind the neck pull-up. This will place emphasis on the lower parts of your lats.
