Exercises / Intermediate
Waist-high 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
Perform close-grip chin-ups.
Try to keep each repetition so that your hips are close to your hands.
Grab the bar almost with your fingers to make it easier and lean your body back.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength70
- Explosivity50
- Technique40
- Cardio20
- Mobility25
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