Tutorial: Weighted chin-up

Weighted chin-up

Target: Lats, shoulders, back, biceps

Form tips:

• The aim is to work your lats, not your forearms, so start with a lower weight.
• Avoid shrugging your shoulders as you pull upward.
• Control the movement by keeping your core activated and spine neutral.
• Activate your glutes and squeeze your elbows in at the top of the lift for max lat engagement.
• Remove the weight if you're unable to maintain good form.

Modification – Seated banded lat pulldown:

• This pulldown can be used to strengthen similiar muscle groups if you can't access a chin-up bar.