Chin-up

Benefits

• Usually easier than pull-ups
• Hits lats and biceps together

How to do it

1. Palms facing you, shoulder width
2. Chest towards the bar
3. Lower all the way down

Common mistakes

• Craning the neck over the bar
• Swinging the legs

Starting prescription

Safety and limitations

• Elbow · Avoid
  Avoid with a moderate or worse elbow limitation; use an easier alternative.
• Shoulder · Avoid
  Avoid with a severe or worse shoulder limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

Alternatives