Self-assisted Chin-up

The Self-assisted Chin-up primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle). It is a none compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

A none compound pull exercise targeting the Latissimus Dorsi.

EquipmentNone
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi
SecondaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand facing fixed horizontal bar at neck height. Grasp bar with underhand grip shoulder width. Position feet forward on floor, slightly in front of bar. Execution: Lower body under bar until arms and shoulders are fully extended. If necessary, use minimal assistance of lower body to control descent, allowing knees and hips to bend, keeping flat on floor. Pull body up until elbows are to sides, again with minimal assistance from lower body. Repeat. Comments: If lower body is used for assistance,HipandKneeExtensors muscles are utilized.Back extensorsmay be activated minimally as stabilizer through spine.

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