Mixed Grip Chin

A focused movement for building your middle back.

This challenging chin-up variation alternates hand positions to increase variety and balance in upper body pulling strength.

Instructions

  1. Grasp a pull-up bar with one hand facing you (underhand grip) and the other facing away (overhand grip), using a grip just wider than shoulder width.
  2. Pull your body upward, focusing on engaging your back and arms as you rise.
  3. At the top, pause briefly, then lower yourself back down with control.
  4. On your next set, switch hand positions so both arms are worked evenly over time.