Primary Muscle: Back
Equipment: Bodyweight
Level: Beginner
Purpose: To target the latissimus dorsi muscle of your back.
Execution: From an upright position, grasp the chin-up handles with a wide grip. Allow yourself to hang from the bar. Keeping your body upright and your elbows tucked in, chin up all the way until you are at eye level with the bar. Squeezing at the peak contraction before lowering yourself slowly to the start position. Lower yourself until your arms are fully extended before pulling up for another repetition.