The Chin-up is a perfect measure of upper-body strength. Being able to do proper chin-ups will get you building lean muscle quickly, and be a good measure of your progress as you start to increase the amount you can do.
Facts:
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- Main muscle targeted – Lats
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- Helper muscles – Upper back, biceps, rear deltoids
Male | Female
Method:
Grab the chin-up bar with a wide grip, palms facing away from you.
Pull yourself up until your chin is just above the bar, then in a controlled way, lower your body until your arms are straight.
Why it’s good:
Gauging upper body strength can be tricky, but the chin-up doesn’t let you cheat. You can’t use your legs, and your body weight is the load you have to move.
What to watch out for:
Don’t cheat the rep, extend your arms fully.
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Male | Female
Method:
Grab the chin-up bar with a wide grip, palms facing away from you.
Pull yourself up until your chin is just above the bar, then in a controlled way, lower your body until your arms are straight.
Why it’s good:
Gauging upper body strength can be tricky, but the chin-up doesn’t let you cheat. You can’t use your legs, and your body weight is the load you have to move.
What to watch out for:
Don’t cheat the rep, extend your arms fully.
Snapshot:
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