chin-up
(weightlifting) (US) An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar.
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(weightlifting) (US) An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar. It can be defined more restrictively on criteria like the arms starting at lock-out, or the chin requiring contact with the bottom of the bar, or touching the neck to the bar. Palms may be facing in any direction.
“Day 253 3x15 Shoulder Shrugs 4x12 Seated Cable Row 4x10 Lat Pulldown 4x15 Back Extenstion 3x10 Chin-up I tried doing "normal: back extensions and wasn't sure if I were doing em right. They don't consider short folks at all for this stuff. #Blackskyfitness #Gymsky”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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