Chin-up exercise animated demonstration

Animated GIF · Available via API

gif_box
Advanced

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Lats accessibility Back
Biceps Forearms

fitness_center Equipment

Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.7

Force

pull

Chin-up is a advanced multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Forearms.

list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing towards you and your hands shoulder-width apart.

2

Engage your core and pull your body up towards the bar, leading with your chest.

3

Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

grid_view More Back Exercises

code Developer API

Use this data in your app

Access Chin-up and 1,300+ other exercises via the WorkoutX REST API. GIFs, muscle data, instructions — all in one JSON response.

vpn_key Get Free API Key

Fetch by exercise ID

curl "https://api.workoutxapp.com/v1/exercises/1326" \ -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Browse Back exercises

curl "https://api.workoutxapp.com/v1/exercises?bodyPart=back&limit=20" \ -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"