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.

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 ...

Cable chin-ups are the same idea as the lat pull-down, says Rodonis, but with a reverse grip which puts a larger emphasis on the biceps and chest. To try it, set up a cable machine with a pull-up ...

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 ...

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.

MIXED-GRIP PULLUP. 1. ... (underhand grip), the other facing forward (overhand grip). 2. Keeping your abs tight, pull yourself up until your chest is even with ... on your next set, do the reverse.

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 ...