Gorilla Chin Crunch Exercise

The gorilla chin crunch is a compound exercise that effectively works the abdominal muscles, as well as the lats and biceps.

It is certainly no secret that everyone who takes the time to workout wishes to have a flat, washboard abdomen. You do not want to have great looking abs and walk around with flabby arms – or do you?

If you want to perform the gorilla chin crunch, you need to understand that although it may look really simple but if you do not have upper body strength, you may not find this exercise very easy to perform.

What You Need to Perform Gorilla Chin Crunch

You will require a chin-up bar, upper body strength and determination

How to Perform Gorilla Chin Crunch

1. You can start by hanging from the chin-up bar; you should use an underhand grip (that is, having your palms face you). The underhand grip should be a little bit wider than shoulder width.
2. Then, bend your knees at around a 90 degree angle in such a way that your calves are parallel to the floor while your thighs stay perpendicular to it – this will be the starting position.
3. As you breathe out, you should pull yourself up while you crunch your knees up at exactly the same time – do this until your knees are at chest level. When your nose reaches the same level as the bar, you will stop going.
   Important Note: when you reach this point, you should also be done with the crunch at the same time.
4. You should breathe in slowly as you return to the starting position.
5. You should repeat the gorilla chin crunch according to the recommended amount of repetitions.

If you want to, you can also add resistance by holding medicine ball or dumbbell between your feet – but you need to understand that if you are not an advanced athlete, you should not try this.

On the other hand, when you become an advanced athlete, you can also try doing the one arm gorilla chin crunches, the exercise involve grasping your wrist with your free hand and continue working the oblique more.

The abdominal muscles need regular workouts and 5 minutes of daily abdominal exercises can actually make a real difference – that is, as long as you do the exercises everyday.

Now, you need to know that even though exercises play a vital role in getting the physique you have always desired, you will need to make sure that you eat the right kind of food and drink lots and lots of water too.

When you feel your muscles cramping, you should immediately stop the exercises and rest. Do not over push yourself, especially if you have just started working out – with a little time, you will be an advanced athlete.

Important Tip
You can get a training buddy if you are not sure whether you will be disciplined enough to continue your work out routine – a committed workout buddy will keep you primed and ready to go.

Remember, you will never regret dedicating your time to staying fit.