Close Grip Front Pull Up

Hold onto a secure bar, with your arms straight, with your hands 6 – 8 inches apart.

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Smoothly bend your arms, keeping your elbows tucked into your sides, aiming to lift your chin up pass the bar, taking care not to hit your chin on the way down.

As with most strength exercises, focus on keeping the movement smooth and under control, avoiding any major swinging or jerking movements.

Some people will find it natural to either bend or cross the legs, however care should be taken when returning back to the ground, making sure that you land firmly on both feet.

Make sure that both your hands and the bar are dry, aiming to perform the desired amount of reps in good form.

Performing with your palms facing you, will also work the biceps muscles, having the palms facing away will increase the back muscle usage, however is harder.

The exercise can be made harder by attaching a belt weight around your waist, or alternatively have a partner place a suitable dumbbell between your thighs or feet.