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CHIN-UP [8 records]
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
- pull-up
1, record 1, English, pull%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 overhand grip (palms facing away from 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, - pull%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, - pull%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Some of the sources consulted make a distinction between this exercise and the chin-up based on the type of grip used : the pull-up is performed with an overhand grip(palms facing away from the body), while the chin-up is done with an underhand grip(palms facing towards the body). 2, record 1, English, - pull%2Dup
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pull up
- pullup
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 pronation 2, record 1, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe%2C%20mains%20en%20pronation
correct, feminine noun
- traction à la barre fixe en pronation 3, record 1, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe%20en%20pronation
feminine noun
- traction, mains en pronation 4, record 1, French, traction%2C%20mains%20en%20pronation
feminine noun
- élévation à la barre fixe 5, 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 pronation (les paumes vers l'avant), 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. 6, 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 «pull-up» désigne la traction à la barre fixe lorsqu'elle est effectuée avec les mains en pronation (paumes vers l'avant). 6, 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. 6, record 1, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chin-up
1, record 2, English, chin%2Dup
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - chin%2Dup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the latissimi dorsi, the biceps and, to a lesser extent, the trapezii. 2, record 2, English, - chin%2Dup
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - chin%2Dup
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chin up
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- traction à la barre fixe
1, record 2, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- traction à la barre fixe, mains en supination 2, record 2, French, traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe%2C%20mains%20en%20supination
correct, feminine noun
- élévation à la barre fixe 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les grands dorsaux, les biceps et, dans une moindre mesure, les trapèzes. 4, record 2, French, - traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hanging side raise
1, record 3, English, hanging%20side%20raise
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hanging lateral leg raise 2, record 3, English, hanging%20lateral%20leg%20raise
correct
- hanging side-twist raise 3, record 3, English, hanging%20side%2Dtwist%20raise
- hanging oblique raise 4, record 3, English, hanging%20oblique%20raise
- hanging knee raise to the side 5, record 3, English, hanging%20knee%20raise%20to%20the%20side
- hanging side knee raise 6, record 3, English, hanging%20side%20knee%20raise
- hanging side oblique leg raise 7, record 3, English, hanging%20side%20oblique%20leg%20raise
- hanging side oblique knee raise 7, record 3, English, hanging%20side%20oblique%20knee%20raise
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : grasp a fixed bar(chin-up bar) with an overhand grip(palms facing away from your body) and your hands slightly larger than a shoulder-width apart. Let yourself hang with your feet not in contact with the floor. Using your abdominal muscles, raise your legs to one side as high as you can(with the knees bent or straight), then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat with the other side. 8, record 3, English, - hanging%20side%20raise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although technically there is a difference between a leg raise and a knee raise (the legs are straight in the first case and bent at the knees in the second), the sources consulted often do not make this distinction because the movement is the same and the exercise is intended to develop the same muscles. 8, record 3, English, - hanging%20side%20raise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This exercise targets the straight and oblique abdominal muscles. 8, record 3, English, - hanging%20side%20raise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élévation latérale des jambes à la barre fixe
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20lat%C3%A9rale%20des%20jambes%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- relevé latéral de jambes, suspendu 2, record 3, French, relev%C3%A9%20lat%C3%A9ral%20de%20jambes%2C%20suspendu
proposal, masculine noun
- relevé latéral de genoux, suspendu 2, record 3, French, relev%C3%A9%20lat%C3%A9ral%20de%20genoux%2C%20suspendu
proposal, masculine noun
- flexion latérale du bassin, suspendu 3, record 3, French, flexion%20lat%C3%A9rale%20du%20bassin%2C%20suspendu
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : agrippez une barre fixe (c'est-à-dire une barre pour les tractions) à l'aide d'une prise en pronation (les paumes vers l'avant), les mains légèrement plus écartées que la largeur des épaules. Laissez-vous pendre par les bras sans toucher le sol de vos pieds. Par la force de vos muscles abdominaux, soulevez vos jambes (fléchies ou droites) de côté aussi haut que possible, puis revenez lentement à la position de départ. Répétez l'exercice de l'autre côté. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20lat%C3%A9rale%20des%20jambes%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quoiqu'il existe une différence entre le relevé de jambes et le relevé de genoux (dans le premier cas, les jambes sont droites alors que dans le deuxième cas, elles sont pliées au niveau des genoux), cette différence n'est souvent pas respectée dans les sources consultées puisque le mouvement effectué et les muscles sollicités sont les mêmes. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20lat%C3%A9rale%20des%20jambes%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les abdominaux droits et obliques. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20lat%C3%A9rale%20des%20jambes%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20fixe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hanging leg raise
1, record 4, English, hanging%20leg%20raise
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hanging knee raise 2, record 4, English, hanging%20knee%20raise
correct, see observation
- hanging abdominal leg raise 3, record 4, English, hanging%20abdominal%20leg%20raise
see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : grasp a fixed bar(chin-up bar) with an overhand grip(palms facing away from your body) and your hands slightly larger than a shoulder-width apart. Let yourself hang with your feet not in contact with the floor. Using your abdominal muscles, raise your legs forward(with the knees bent or straight) until your thighs are about parallel with the floor, then slowly return to the starting position. 4, record 4, English, - hanging%20leg%20raise
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although technically there is a difference between a leg raise and a knee raise (the legs are straight in the first case and bent at the knees in the second), the sources consulted often do not make this distinction because the movement is the same and the exercise is intended to develop the same muscles. 4, record 4, English, - hanging%20leg%20raise
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This exercise targets the abdominal muscles. 4, record 4, English, - hanging%20leg%20raise
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- relevé de jambes, suspendu
1, record 4, French, relev%C3%A9%20de%20jambes%2C%20suspendu
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- relevé de genoux, suspendu 2, record 4, French, relev%C3%A9%20de%20genoux%2C%20suspendu
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- élévation des genoux, suspendu 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20des%20genoux%2C%20suspendu
see observation, feminine noun
- élévation des genoux en suspension 4, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20des%20genoux%20en%20suspension
see observation, feminine noun
- élévation des jambes, suspendu 5, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20des%20jambes%2C%20suspendu
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- soulevé de jambes, suspendu 6, record 4, French, soulev%C3%A9%20de%20jambes%2C%20suspendu
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : agrippez une barre fixe (c'est-à-dire une barre pour les tractions) à l'aide d'une prise en pronation (les paumes vers l'avant), les mains légèrement plus écartées que la largeur des épaules. Laissez-vous pendre par les bras sans toucher le sol de vos pieds. Par la force de vos muscles abdominaux, soulevez vos jambes (fléchies ou droites) jusqu'à ce que vos cuisses soient à peu près parallèles avec le sol, puis revenez lentement à la position de départ. 5, record 4, French, - relev%C3%A9%20de%20jambes%2C%20suspendu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quoiqu'il existe une différence entre le relevé de jambes et le relevé de genoux (dans le premier cas, les jambes sont droites alors que dans le deuxième cas, elles sont pliées au niveau des genoux), cette différence n'est souvent pas respectée dans les sources consultées puisque le mouvement effectué et les muscles sollicités sont les mêmes. 5, record 4, French, - relev%C3%A9%20de%20jambes%2C%20suspendu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les muscles abdominaux. 5, record 4, French, - relev%C3%A9%20de%20jambes%2C%20suspendu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chin-up bar
1, record 5, English, chin%2Dup%20bar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chin-up bar : an item in the "Recreational Devices" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 5, English, - chin%2Dup%20bar
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- barre de traction
1, record 5, French, barre%20de%20traction
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barre de traction : objet de la classe «Appareils récréatifs» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 5, French, - barre%20de%20traction
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-07-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- assisted chin-up
1, record 6, English, assisted%20chin%2Dup
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- traction assistée en supination
1, record 6, French, traction%20assist%C3%A9e%20en%20supination
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- traction en supination assistée 2, record 6, French, traction%20en%20supination%20assist%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- traction en supination avec assistance 2, record 6, French, traction%20en%20supination%20avec%20assistance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tractions en supination assistées. Toujours pour les débutants, certaines salles de musculation proposent des machines guidées permettant de réaliser vos tractions en supination avec assistance. 2, record 6, French, - traction%20assist%C3%A9e%20en%20supination
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tracción en supinación con asistencia
1, record 6, Spanish, tracci%C3%B3n%20en%20supinaci%C3%B3n%20con%20asistencia
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-11-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Weightlifting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chin-up/tricep dip machine 1, record 7, English, chin%2Dup%2Ftricep%20dip%20machine
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine that helps to build all the major muscle groups of the arm and back. 2, record 7, English, - chin%2Dup%2Ftricep%20dip%20machine
Record 7, Key term(s)
- chin up/tricep dip machine
- chin up and tricep dip machine
- chin-up and tricep dip machine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Haltérophilie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- appareil de traction à la barre et d'extension du triceps
1, record 7, French, appareil%20de%20traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20et%20d%27extension%20du%20triceps
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil permettant d'exercer tous les groupes musculaires majeurs du bras et du dos. 1, record 7, French, - appareil%20de%20traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20et%20d%27extension%20du%20triceps
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements obtenus auprès d'un centre d'entraînement physique spécialisé. 1, record 7, French, - appareil%20de%20traction%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre%20et%20d%27extension%20du%20triceps
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1978-11-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chin-up bar 1, record 8, English, chin%2Dup%20bar
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- chinning bar 2, record 8, English, chinning%20bar
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- barre de traction
1, record 8, French, barre%20de%20traction
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- barre horizontale 2, record 8, French, barre%20horizontale
see observation, feminine noun
- barre à suspension 2, record 8, French, barre%20%C3%A0%20suspension
see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«barre horizontale» : Proposition du Service de traduction du ministère de la Santé et du Bien-être Social. 2, record 8, French, - barre%20de%20traction
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«barre à suspension» : Proposition du Service de traduction du ministère de la Santé et du Bien-être Social. 2, record 8, French, - barre%20de%20traction
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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