Chin-Ups (Narrow Parallel Grip)

Setup

1. 01Grab the parallel handles with palms facing each other.
2. 02Hang with arms fully extended.
3. 03Cross the ankles or point the legs straight down.
4. 04Set the shoulder blades down before pulling.

Execution

1. 01Pull the chest toward the handles.
2. 02Drive the elbows down and back toward the ribs.
3. 03Rise until the chin clears hand level.
4. 04Lower under control to a full hang.

Checkpoints

• -Each rep starts from a dead hang with straight arms.
• -The chest leads slightly toward the handles.
• -Elbows finish tight to the ribs at the top.
• -The body rises without swinging or kipping.

Common mistakes

• -Cutting the bottom range and never fully extending.
• -Kipping with the hips to gain momentum.
• -Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears at the top.
• -Craning the chin over instead of pulling higher.