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chin-ups (narrow parallel grip)

chin-ups (narrow parallel grip) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: body weight.

chin-ups (narrow parallel grip) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with a narrow parallel grip, palms facing towards you.
  2. Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.