Chin-Up

Underhand grip, shoulder width; pull the chin over the bar and lower with control.

Chin-Up, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Hang from the bar, underhand grip shoulder-width, arms straight, shoulders active.

Steps

  1. Start by driving the blades down.
  2. Pull the chin over the bar, elbows to the ribs.
  3. Lower to straight arms with control.

Common mistakes

Kipping: quiet hang, strict pull. Stopping short of the bar: chin OVER it. Half lowering: full straight arms grow the back.

Breathing

Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.