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Chin-Ups

The pull-up's biceps-friendly sibling. Same bar, same standard.

Bodyweight Beginner Lats
Chin-Ups starting position Chin-Ups end position

How to do Chin-Ups

  1. Grip the bar at shoulder width, palms facing you.
  2. Pull from a dead hang until your chin is over the bar.
  3. Control the descent to full extension.
Where reps get stolen

The kick. A little leg swing at the sticking point is the body's favorite way to lie about back strength.

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