Chin-up (izometric and negative)

Chin-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Step up to the bar and reach up to grip it
  • 2Pull your body up until your chin is level with the bar, hold position for a period of time for isometric contraction
  • 3Lower yourself down very slowly to enact the negative part of the exercise
  • 4Fully extend your arms at the bottom
  • 5Repeat the movements for the desired amount of reps

Tips:

  • Try to control your body movements and prevent any unnecessary swinging or jerking
  • Each rep should be done with a slow and controlled motion
  • Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you pull up
  • Avoid dropping down rapidly, instead control your descent for the negative phase

Chin-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs