Chinup
Chin up is one of the best bodyweight exercises to target the muscles in your arms, specifically the biceps brachii and the brachialis. Chin-ups improve your grip strength.
ADVANCED
Mixed-Grip Chinup
Mixed-Grip Chinup is a variation of standard chin-up that trains the muscles of the chest, upper back, and arms with extra emphasis on the biceps.
Instructions
- Grab the bar with one hand facing your body and the other away from you, with your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your arms fully extended.
- Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears, and pull yourself up until your chest touches the bar. Pause and then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and your shoulders back.
- Place your elbows behind you, so you don't pull on your wrists.
- Alternate grips on each set.
Alternative Exercises
Band-Assisted Chinup
Band-Assisted Chinup is a great bodyweight exercise that targets the muscles in your arms, specifically the biceps brachii and the brachialis, your elbow flexor muscles. This exercise activates brachioradialis muscles in your forearms, which increases grip...
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