Chin-Up starting positionChin-Up end position

Form guide

How to Do Chin-Up

Underhand pull-up that hits the biceps hard.

Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Pull-Up Bar
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Biceps
Back

Step by step

  1. 1Hang with palms facing you, hands shoulder-width.
  2. 2Pull until your chin clears the bar.
  3. 3Lower to a full hang.

Common mistakes

  • Craning the neck to clear the bar.
  • Dropping fast at the bottom.

Alternatives