Close-Grip Chin-Up (female)

Close-Grip Chin-Up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Grab the bar with a slight underhand grip, ensuring the hands are closer than shoulder-width.
  • 2Slowly pull up your body until your chin clears above the bar.
  • 3Pause briefly as you squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  • 4Lower your body to the start position in a controlled manner.
  • 5Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Avoid leg kicking or using momentum to lift the body.
  • Focus on using the muscles of your back and arms to perform the lift.
  • Breathe in as you lower yourself, and breathe out as you lift.
  • Maintain proper spinal alignment throughout the exercise to avoid injury.

Close-Grip Chin-Up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs