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Neutral-Grip Chinup

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Neutral-Grip Chinup

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Neutral-Grip Chinup is the strongest of all pull-up grips. It helps you to develop your forearm, as well as your bicep strength.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Take an overhand grip on the pull-up bar with your palms facing each other, arms fully extended.
  • Step 2

    Squeezing your shoulder blades and lowering your elbows, pull yourself up until your collarbones touch your hands. Then slowly lower your body to the starting position and repeat until the desired number of repetitions.

Muscle Groups

Neutral-Grip Chinup targets Biceps, Delts, Forearms, Lats, Traps, Upper Back as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Finish the repetition by bringing your chest to the bar.
  • Do not pull by the wrists. Pull your elbows back.
  • Your chest should be up and your shoulders back.