chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)
A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with body weight.
How to do chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)
Hang from a pull-up bar with a narrow parallel grip, palms facing towards you.
Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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