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Reverse Grip Chin Ups

Profile:    Compound exercise for the major back muscles

Suitability:    Intermediate / Advanced

Target Muscles:    Lattisimus dorsi

Equipment:    Chin bars

Start / End Phase

Mid Phase  

• Take a one shoulder width underhand grip on the chinning bar with your fingers and thumbs are over the top of the bar

• use the drag and lock technique by bending your elbows slightly and keep them in this position

• Inhale and take the weight onto your arms and back and hang from the bar

• Contract your back muscles and use them to lift you until your chin is in line with the bar

• Inhale whilst returning to the start position until you feel the stretch, do not lock out at any point

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