Chin-up
Chin-up
A Chin-up (pronounced: /ˈtʃɪnˌʌp/) is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the upper body, including the latissimus dorsi, biceps brachii, and brachialis. The term "chin-up" is derived from the action of lifting one's chin up towards the bar during the exercise.
Etymology
The term "chin-up" is an English compound word, combining "chin" and "up". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the exercise, which involves pulling oneself up until the chin is above the bar.
Execution
To perform a chin-up, the individual starts by hanging from a pull-up bar with their palms facing towards them (a supine, or underhand, grip). They then pull themselves up until their chin is above the bar, and lower themselves back down to the starting position.
Variations
There are several variations of the chin-up, including the wide-grip pull-up, close-grip pull-up, and neutral-grip pull-up. These variations target different muscle groups to varying degrees.
Related Terms
- Pull-up (exercise): A similar exercise to the chin-up, but performed with a pronated (overhand) grip.
- Latissimus dorsi: The primary muscle worked by the chin-up.
- Biceps brachii: A muscle in the upper arm that is also worked by the chin-up.
- Brachialis muscle: A muscle in the upper arm that is worked by the chin-up.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chin-up
- Wikipedia's article - Chin-up
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