Chin-up

Starting position

• Grip the bar underhand (palms facing you) at shoulder width.
• Hang freely, shoulders actively pulled down.

Execution

• Pull up until your chin is over the bar, elbows towards the body.
• Lower slowly all the way down.
• Breathe out as you pull up.

Common mistakes

• Using momentum.
• Not straightening fully at the bottom.
• Craning the head forward to get over the bar.