CLOSE-GRIP CHINS

PURPOSE OF EXERCISE: To work the back
muscles, widen the lower lats, and
develop the serratus.
This exercise is great for widening
and lengthening the appearance of the
lats. It also develops the serratus
anterior, those little fingers of muscle
that lie under the outside of the pecs,
which add so much to front poses such
as double-biceps or any other overhead
pose.
EXECUTION: (1) Take hold of the
chinning bar (or close-grip triangle
device found in many gyms) with your
hands close together, one hand on either
side of the bar. Hang below the bar. (2)
Then pull yourself up while leaning your
head back slightly so that the chest
touches (or nearly touches) your hands;
lower the body slowly for a full stretch
of the lats. Work for the fullest range of
motion.