5 Calisthenics Exercises For A Rock-Solid Turtle Back (Pull-Up Variations)

5) Close Grip Pull-Ups

The close grip pull-up is a variation of a pull-up that targets two specific muscle groups, i.e., the lats and the biceps. The close grip pull-up alleviates excess stress on the shoulder that you experience when you do the wide grip pull-ups.

The following are the steps you can follow to complete a close grip pull-up:

Step 1: Jump up, grab the bar, and latch on by enclosing it with your palms facing forward.

Step 2: Making sure that your palms are closer than shoulder-wide apart, slowly pull yourself above ensuring that your chin is in a position that is above the bar.

Step 3: To finish, gently let your arms extend as you descend and repeat until a sufficient number of repetitions are completed.