Take care with: shoulders, elbows
If you have trouble with your shoulders or elbows, check with a doctor or physio first. In the app we automatically swap this exercise for a gentler one when you report it.
Chin-up
How to
- 1
Grab the bar underhand at shoulder width, palms facing you.
- 2
From a hang, pull your shoulder blades down and brace your core.
- 3
Pull up until your chin clears the bar, driving your elbows down to your sides.
- 4
Lower yourself slowly all the way to straight arms.
Tips
The underhand grip works your biceps more and feels easier than pull-ups for most people.
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