Exercises / Intermediate
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
Hang from a pull-up bar with an underhand (supinated) grip.
Bend your arms until your chin is above the bar.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio15
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Marina
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Back and biceps hypertrophy
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
7 minutes workout
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
10 min · 5 exercises
Intermediate
Tenerife - Lats and biceps
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Abs ∙ Lower Trapezius
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Endurance Plus
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Serratus ∙ Upper Chest
56 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Cardiomix
Triceps ∙ Quadriceps ∙ Abs ∙ Hip Flexors
15 min · 7 exercises
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