Close-Grip Chin-Up
The chin-up with the hands close together on the bar, palms facing you; the elbows travel in front of the body instead of out to the sides.
How to do it
Setup
Dead hang, underhand grip with the hands a fist's width apart, arms straight, shoulders active.
Steps
- Draw the blades down to start the pull.
- Pull the chin over the bar, elbows close in front of the ribs.
- Lower to a full hang with control.
Common mistakes
Hands touching so the wrists twist: leave a fist's width between them. Elbows flaring out as the chin nears the bar: keep them in front of the body. Swinging the legs forward: a still hang and strict reps.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
