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Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)

Intermediate

Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip) is a compound bodyweight exercise for the upper back, also working the biceps and forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

BicepsForearms

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Pull
Logged as
Bodyweight + added weight
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Hang from a pull-up bar with a narrow parallel grip, palms facing towards you.
  2. 2Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. 3Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Close grip chin-upBodyweight
  • Mixed grip chin-upBodyweight
  • Chin-upBodyweight
  • Pull up (neutral grip)Bodyweight
  • Reverse grip pull-upBodyweight
  • Dumbbell reverse grip rowDumbbell
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