How to do it
Lower yourself over a slow three-count on every repetition.
- 1
Sit under a chin-up bar with legs elevated and extended in front of you.
- 2
Grip the bar with palms facing you, slightly closer than shoulder-width.
- 3
Pull your body up towards the bar, leading with your chest.
- 4
Lower back down with control and repeat.
Expert tip
Focus on pulling with your lats and minimize the use of biceps by keeping your wrists straight throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking the torso upward with momentum
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Cutting the range short at the bottom