Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)

Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Upper back

Secondary Muscles

biceps, forearms

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Back

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.

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.

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.

How to Do the Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)

How to Do the Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)

How to Do the Chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)

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.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Bodyweight squatting row

Inverted row with straps

One arm towel row

Smith reverse grip bent over row

Smith one arm row

Suspended row

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