Close Grip Chin-up

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Instructions Preparation Step up and grasp parallel bars. Execution Pull body up until elbow are to sides. Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments Easier To decrease difficulty, use assisted machine, assisting partner, or self assisted by placing feet on bench or floor under bar Machine Assisted Harder Added weight can be placed on dip belt or dumbbell can be placed between ankles to increase intensity. Weighted Close Grip Chin-up

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Pull Muscles Target Latissimus Dorsi Synergists Brachialis Brachioradialis Teres Major Deltoid, Posterior Rhomboids Levator Scapulae Trapezius, Lower Trapezius, Middle Pectoralis Major, Sternal Pectoralis Minor Dynamic Stabilizers Biceps Brachii Triceps, Long Head