Source Word
chin-up
IPA(Pronunciation)
Noun
(weightlifting)
(US)
An
exercise
done
for
strengthening
the
arms
and
back,
in
which
one
lifts
one's
own
weight
while
hanging
from
a
bar.
It
can
be
defined
more
restrictively
on
criteria
like
the
arms
starting
at
lock-out,
or
the
chin
requiring
contact
with
the
bottom
of
the
bar,
or
touching
the
neck
to
the
bar.
Palms
may
be
facing
in
any
direction.
Japanese Meaning
懸垂（体重をぶら下げた状態で腕や背中の筋力を鍛える運動）
Sense（1）
(weightlifting)
(US)
An
exercise
done
for
strengthening
the
arms
and
back,
in
which
one
lifts
one's
own
weight
while
hanging
from
a
bar.
It
can
be
defined
more
restrictively
on
criteria
like
the
arms
starting
at
lock-out,
or
the
chin
requiring
contact
with
the
bottom
of
the
bar,
or
touching
the
neck
to
the
bar.
Palms
may
be
facing
in
any
direction.
（ plural ）
