Exercises / Beginner
Isometric chin-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
On a pull-up bar.
Jump up to get your chin above the bar in a supinated grip.
Hold that position for a set amount of time.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength20
- Explosivity0
- Technique5
- Cardio0
- Mobility10
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Beginner
Back and biceps hypertrophy
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
40 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Back and biceps hypertrophy
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
41 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Kenia Upper Body
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Biceps ∙ Lats
41 min · 7 exercises
Beginner
Full Body T
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
32 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Drop sets chuzados full body
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
24 min · 12 exercises
Intermediate
Kass Exercises
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Quadriceps
251 min · 30 exercises
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