Wide Chin-Up
The chin-up with the hands well outside the shoulders, palms facing you; the elbows travel out to the sides instead of in front.
How to do it
Setup
Dead hang, underhand grip well wider than the shoulders, arms straight, shoulders active.
Steps
- Start the pull by drawing the blades down.
- Pull the chest up to the bar, elbows down and out.
- Lower to a full hang with control.
Common mistakes
Wrists bending back under the wide grip: narrow it until they stay straight. Chin craning toward the bar: the chest rises to it. Kipping to finish: strict reps only.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
