Assisted Chin up (low bar position) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Low Bar Assisted Chin-up, Chin-up (low bar position)
How to: Assisted Chin up (low bar position)
- Stand underneath the bar and grasp it with an underhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Engage your core and pull your body upwards until your chin is above the bar.
- Hold for a moment at the top and then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core during the lift.
- Letting the shoulders shrug up instead of keeping them down.
- Pulling too quickly and losing control of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a resistance band for assistance if needed.
- Perform the exercise on a lower bar to reduce the range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain proper form.
- Avoid using momentum by keeping the movement controlled.
- Focus on pulling with your back rather than your arms.
Assisted Chin up (low bar position) Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
chin-up
bodyweight
upper body
pull-up