Exercise Demos - Back

Wide Grip Chins

The Wide grip chins are a great movement for building strength and power in the back and arms. Anyone who suffers with shoulder pain should refrain from the wider version of chinning, and stick to neutral hand positions, that keep your shoulder in a more natural position. Any movement that involves your whole body moving is always more functional and recruits more muscles than fixed machines. Key points when chinning, allow your body to stretch at the bottom and feel length in your spine. Keep your abs tight as you pull your chest towards the bar. For advanced trainers, reverse the breathing for maximum contraction. To intensify the exercise, add a weight belt.

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Wide grip chins

Wide grip pulldowns to front

Wide grip pulldowns behind neck

Reverse grip pulldowns

Close grip chins

Close grip pull downs

Seated cable rows