Gorilla Chin/Crunch

Combine core and upper-body training with this hybrid movement.

This hybrid pull-up and crunch combo adds intensity to your core work while training your back and arms at the same time. It’s a killer bodyweight challenge.

Instructions

  1. Hang from a chin-up bar with an underhand grip, arms extended.
  2. Bend your knees to 90 degrees so your calves are parallel to the floor.
  3. Simultaneously pull yourself up and crunch your knees toward your chest.
  4. At the top, your nose should be level with the bar and knees close to your chest.
  5. Lower slowly to the start and repeat.

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