Bent Arms Chin-Up
Chin-ups kept in the top half of the range: the elbows never straighten, so the arms and back stay loaded through the whole set.
How to do it
Setup
Underhand grip shoulder-width, pulled up until the elbows are bent to about 90°, legs still.
Steps
- Pull the chin over the bar.
- Lower only until the elbows reach about a right angle.
- Pull up again without straightening the arms.
Common mistakes
Sinking to straight arms: the bent elbows are the exercise; stop at the right angle. Kicking the legs to finish: a quiet body and a shorter set. Shrugging into the ears at the bottom: keep the blades down.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
