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CHIN-UP [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chin-up
1, record 1, English, chin%2Dup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements: grasp a high fixed bar with an underhand grip (palms facing towards the body), hands slightly more than a shoulder-width apart. Using only the strength of your arms, raise your body until your chin reaches above the bar, then slowly return to the starting position. 2, record 1, English, - chin%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the latissimi dorsi, the biceps and, to a lesser extent, the trapezii. 2, record 1, English, - chin%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Some of the sources consulted make a distinction between this exercise and the pull-up based on the type of grip used: the chin-up is performed with an underhand grip (palms facing towards the body); the pull-up is done with an overhand grip (palms facing away from the body). 2, record 1, English, - chin%2Dup
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chin up
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traction à la barre fixe
1, record 1, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- traction à la barre fixe, mains en supination 2, record 1, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe%2C%20mains%20en%20supination
correct, feminine noun
- élévation à la barre fixe 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : agrippez une barre fixe avec une prise en supination (les paumes vers le corps), les mains légèrement plus écartées que la largeur des épaules. Par la seule force de vos bras, soulevez votre corps jusqu'à ce que votre menton dépasse la barre, puis revenez lentement à la position de départ. 4, record 1, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Généralement, en français on parle simplement d'une «traction à la barre fixe», sans préciser le type de prise utilisée (mains en pronation ou en supination). En anglais, toutefois, le terme «chin-up» désigne la traction à la barre fixe lorsqu'elle est effectuée avec les mains en supination (paumes vers le corps). 4, record 1, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les grands dorsaux, les biceps et, dans une moindre mesure, les trapèzes. 4, record 1, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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