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BicepsBodyweightintermediate

Chin-up

Secondary: Back

Strength

3–5

reps · long rest

Hypertrophy

6–10

reps · 60–90s rest

Endurance

10–15

reps · short rest

Form cues

  • Supinated grip, shoulders packed.
  • Pull until the chin is over the bar, elbows close.
  • Control the negative.

Common mistakes

  • Excessive swing
  • Stopping short of a hang

Appears in

Same muscle group