Seated Chin-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit down on the ground with your legs extended in front of you
  • 2Reach up and grasp the bar overhead with a wide overhand grip
  • 3Pull your body up until your chin is over the bar
  • 4Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position
  • 5Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your spine long and chest up during the exercise
  • Try to engage your back muscles more by pulling your shoulder blades together
  • Avoid arching your lower back as you pull yourself up
  • Control the lowering phase, don't simply let gravity do the work

Seated Chin-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs