close-grip chin-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the biceps, forearms, lats, lower back and shoulders ...more
close-grip chin-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the biceps, forearms, lats, lower back and shoulders.
The only close-grip chin-up equipment that you really need is the following: chin-up bar. There are however many different close-grip chin-up variations that you can try out that may require different types of close-grip chin-up equipment or may even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper close-grip chin-up form is easy with the step by step close-grip chin-up instructions, close-grip chin-up tips, and the instructional close-grip chin-up technique video on this page. close-grip chin-up is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the close-grip chin-up video, learn how to do the close-grip chin-up, and then be sure and browse through the close-grip chin-up workouts on our workout plans page!