Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The close grip pull up is an under appreciated variation that can be a great alternative to the wide grip pull up and the chin up. The wide grip pull up is an amazing back strengthener, but it can be rough on the shoulders for some. The chin up is a superb arm developer, but the movement can feel unnatural due to the underhand grip in the hang position. Enter the close grip pull up! This movement is awesome because it still strains the heck out of your back but crushes your arms without the issues associated with either the wide grip pull up or the chin up. Many will find this variation comfortable and effective, plus it builds the brachioradialis like nothing I've done before.
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The close grip pull up is an under appreciated variation that can be a great alternative to the wide grip pull up and the chin up. The wide grip pull up is an amazing back strengthener, but it can be rough on the shoulders for some. The chin up is a superb arm developer, but the movement can feel unnatural due to the underhand grip in the hang position. Enter the close grip pull up! This movement is awesome because it still strains the heck out of your back but crushes your arms without the issues associated with either the wide grip pull up or the chin up. Many will find this variation comfortable and effective, plus it builds the brachioradialis like nothing I've done before.
