Upper back · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Chin-ups (Narrow Parallel Grip)
Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip) are a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back, with significant involvement of the biceps and forearms. The movement requires pulling the body up to a bar using a narrow, parallel grip, emphasizing upper back and arm strength.
- Primary muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Back
How to do Chin-ups (Narrow Parallel Grip), step by step
- Hang from a pull-up bar with a narrow parallel grip, palms facing towards you.
- Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Chin-ups (Narrow Parallel Grip) works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.
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