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Neutral Grip Chin Up

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Targets: Lats

About

It can help the lower back muscles and biceps muscles, and it is easier than pull-up. Don't bend down and raise your chest!

How to Neutral Grip Chin Up

Starting Position

1. Please hold the bar with your palms facing each other.

2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and open your chest.

Proper Form

1. Please pull your arms back until your chest touches the bar.

2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your arms back.

3. With your chest relaxed, slowly return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you pull your arms, and inhale when you stretch your arms out.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.

2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.

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