Exercises / Intermediate
Close grip chin ups
- Biceps
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
In a high bar, place your hands together or almost together in a supinated grip and perform full range pull-ups.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio5
- Mobility10
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