Isometric Hold Close-Grip Chin-Up
Hang at the top of a close-grip chin-up with the chin over the bar and hold it still; a hold logged for time.
How to do it
Setup
Underhand grip with the hands close together, stepped or pulled up until the chin is over the bar.
Steps
- Hold the chin over the bar, elbows tight to the ribs.
- Keep the shoulders down and the legs still.
- Hold and breathe; time it.
Common mistakes
Chin sinking below the bar: end the hold there rather than hang lower. Shoulders creeping up to the ears: pull the blades down the whole time. Holding the breath: breathe steadily through the hold.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
