Chin Up

	The Chin up is one of the ultimate body weight exercises and a fantastic test of upper body strength. This is one of the most basic exercises yet underutilized due to it's difficulty for beginners. So many gym-goers pass on the chin up for the much more popular lat pulldown machine. If building strength is your goal than you need to be doing chin ups.
Purpose/Focus: Strength Body Parts Used: Back, Biceps, Shoulders, Core, Forearms Difficulty: Moderate

Exercise Videos

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Exercise Steps

	Grab a bar with your palms facing you about shoulder width
	Pull yourself up where your chin is above the bar
	Slowly return to the bottom position and repeat
	Maintain core tension throughout the duration of the exercise. Look slightly up and grip the bar tightly.

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Mark de Grasse is the owner of MyMadMethods.com, My Mad Methods Magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions. In addition to being a certified trainer specializing in kettlebells and bodyweight training, Mark is also the chief editor and designer of both the website, magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions DVDs. Find out more.

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