Exercise: Wide Arm Chin Up

Primary Muscle

Lats

Secondary Muscles

Biceps, Forearms

Equipment Needed

Chin Up Bar

Mechanics Type

Compound

Proper Exercise Technique

Keep grip wide with palms facing away. Have a partner assist by "hooking" arm under ankles if needed. ALWAYS start each rep fully extended at bottom. Use hands as "hooks" and focus on pulling elbows down rather than pulling body up. Squeeze shoulder blades together at top (imagine squeezing a pencil between them).

Wide Arm Chin Up Exercise - Start Position

Wide Arm Chin Up Exercise - Finish Position

Wide Arm Chin Up Video

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