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Bodyweight
chin up
back · pull up bar · Primary muscle: Latissimus Dorsi
Active
Difficulty4/5
Repetitions1–100
Sets1–40
Tempo3-1-2
Rest90s
Technique references
Exercise media
Movement video
Video coming soon.
No playable video is published for this exercise yet. The exercise remains fully usable without it.
Step by step
Instructions
- Grasp a secure pull-up bar with a shoulder-width underhand grip, palms facing you, and hang with your arms extended.
- Brace your core and glutes, keep your legs still, and engage your shoulders by drawing them gently down away from your ears.
- Pull your shoulder blades down and back, then bend your elbows close to your torso as you lift your chest toward the bar.
- Continue upward until your chin clears the bar without reaching with your neck, and pause briefly under control.
- Lower slowly until your arms are extended and your shoulders remain engaged, then reset before the next repetition.
Muscle focus
Muscles
Primary: Latissimus Dorsi
Coaching
Tips
- Use a grip only as wide as you can comfortably control, typically about shoulder width.
- Lead with your chest and drive your elbows down toward your sides to engage your back effectively.
- Keep your ribs, pelvis, and legs controlled to prevent swinging or excessive lower-back arching.
- Use assistance from a resistance band or machine if you cannot complete the full range with strict form.
Technique check
Common mistakes
- Swinging or kipping to generate momentum.
- Using an excessively wide or uncomfortable underhand grip.
- Craning the neck to force the chin over the bar.
- Allowing the shoulders to shrug toward the ears throughout the pull.
- Dropping quickly from the top instead of controlling the lowering phase.
Approved settings
Workout modes
Throughout Day
- Goal type
- Total repetitions
- Default target
- 100 repetitions
- Minimum entry
- 1 repetition
- Daily reset
- Yes