Chin-Up (or Assisted) primarily works the lats and biceps. It is categorized as a pull movement and uses Pull-up bar.
- Primary muscles
- lats and biceps
- Equipment
- Pull-up bar
- Movement pattern
- pull
- Catalog difficulty
- 4 of 5
How to do Chin-Up (or Assisted)
- Start from a dead hang
- Chest to bar direction, control down
Common mistakes
- Kipping — strict for now
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is lats, with biceps also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Lat Pulldown
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Lat Pulldown · Lat Pulldown · One-Arm Row · Barbell Bent-Over Row · Band-Assisted Pull-Up · Dumbbell Pullover
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