Reverse Grip. Close Pull-up. The close grip pull-up is performed with both hands touching or within an inch of touching and the palms facing away from the face. Close Grip. Wide Pull-up.

Building forearm strength and endurance is crucial for improving grip, enhancing overall arm functionality, and supporting a ...

Wide-grip Pull-Up Position yourself at ... Reverse motion back through center and gently lower to start. Alternate sides with each rep. 6. Double Towel Pull-up. Drape two small towels over the bar ...

Commando grip (pull): Alternate grips for pull-ups (one hand regular, one hand reverse) and touch shoulder to the bar each repetition. Do normal push-ups or hand-release push-ups. Run 1 mile or ...

Chin-ups will be easier starting out, so get a good grip (zing) on those and then advance to wide-grip pull-ups. Because each exercise works different muscle groups in the back, Frias recommends ...

This week, we discuss pull-ups and chin-ups, which work a majority of the muscles in the back. Revisiting basic exercises with a critical eye can help identify faults in your form.

To clarify, chin-ups are a supinated or underhand grip, while pull-ups are a pronated or overhand grip. “Chin-ups are going to involve a larger amount of muscle and are much easier to progress ...