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 Fitness & exercise Exercise library Back Close grip pull ups
Close grip pull ups
COURTESY OF GLOBAL FITNESS
Major muscles used
- Latisimus Dorsi - Upper lats
- Latisimus Dorsi - Middle back
- Biceps
Performing close grip pull ups
- Place a V-bar attachment on the pull-up bar and hold handles with both hands.
- Pull up trying to touch your chin to the bar while squeezing your shoulder blades back together and hold for a quick second, flexing your back muscles.
- Return to the starting position in an slow, controlled manner.
Be careful
- Don't swing back and forth or try to create momentum by kicking legs.
- You may need a partner to help you prevent from swinging or using momentum.
- Don't sacrifice form by trying to complete more repetitions than you can do with proper form.
Alternative exercises to close grip pull ups
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