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

• Front lat pull downs
• Pull ups
• Close grip pull downs

Courtesy of Global-Fitness.com, your Online Personal Trainer

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