Assisted Close grip Underhand Chin up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Triceps Brachii, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Assisted Chin Up
How to: Assisted Close grip Underhand Chin up
- Position yourself under the chin-up bar with a close grip underhand.
- Set the weight on the leverage machine to your preference.
- Engage your core, pull your chin above the bar, focusing on your back muscles.
- Lower back down slowly until your arms are fully extended.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning back too far instead of staying upright.
- Not engaging the shoulders properly.
- Overextending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a resistance band for assistance.
- Adjust the machine to decrease resistance as needed.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Avoid swinging or using momentum; focus on a controlled motion.
- If you're new, use the assisted function to reduce weight.
Assisted Close grip Underhand Chin up Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
chin up
upper body
assisted