Ellim is a free AI-powered personal coach and fitness app for iOS. It features an AI workout generator that creates personalized workout plans in seconds, a library of 3,500+ exercises, meal tracking with AI food recognition, comprehensive progress tracking, and pre-built workout routines.

How does the AI personal coach work?

Describe the workout you want in plain English — for example, "upper body strength workout" or "30-minute HIIT session." Ellim's AI personal coach instantly generates a complete workout plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods, matched from our library of 3,500+ exercises.

Is Ellim free to use?

Yes, Ellim is completely free to use. Core features including the AI workout generator, exercise library, workout tracking, meal logging with food search and barcode scanning, and pre-built routines are available at no cost — no ads, no credit card required. AI food recognition from photos is available as a premium feature.

What types of exercises does Ellim include?

Ellim includes over 3,500 exercises across multiple categories including weight training, bodyweight exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and cardio workouts. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions.

Can Ellim create personalized workout plans?

Yes, Ellim's AI personal coach creates fully personalized workout plans based on your goals, preferences, and workout history. You can also build custom routines manually or choose from 100+ pre-built workout programs.

Does Ellim track meals and nutrition?

Yes, Ellim includes a dedicated Meal tab for tracking your nutrition. You can search for foods, scan barcodes to add items instantly, or use AI-powered food recognition to identify what you're eating from a photo. Food search and barcode scanning are free, while AI photo recognition is a premium feature.

All Exercises

Narrow Seated Chin up

Perform narrow seated chin-ups to build upper back and bicep strength. This exercise uses your body weight to effectively target your lats and biceps for

Intermediate

Compound

Pull

45s per set1 min rest

Back

Body weight

Description

A chin-up exercise done from a seated position, targeting the upper body muscles. The narrow grip puts more focus on the biceps and triceps.

How to Do Narrow Seated Chin up

1
Setup
Position yourself under a low pull-up bar or a Smith machine bar set to a height that allows you to sit with your feet flat on the floor.
2
Setup
Grasp the bar with an underhand (supinated) grip, hands shoulder-width apart or slightly narrower, ensuring your arms are fully extended.
3
Setup
Lean back slightly, engaging your core, and ensure your body forms a straight line from your head to your hips, with your feet remaining on the floor for stability.
4
Initiate the pull by squeezing your shoulder blades together and pulling your chest towards the bar, focusing on engaging your lats and biceps.
5
Continue pulling until your chin clears the bar or your upper chest is close to it, maintaining tension in your back and arms.
6
Slowly lower your body back to the starting position with controlled movement, fully extending your arms before beginning the next repetition.

Tips

Maintain body tension by keeping your core tight and a slight lean back throughout the movement to prevent swinging and maximize muscle engagement.
Focus on the squeeze by consciously contracting your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement to fully activate your upper back muscles.
Control the negative phase by emphasizing the eccentric (lowering) portion, taking 2-3 seconds to descend, as this significantly contributes to strength gains.
Use your feet on the ground to provide a controlled amount of assistance, adjusting the amount of leg drive based on your strength level.

Common Mistakes

×Using too much leg drive reduces the upper body work; instead, focus on initiating the pull primarily with your back and arms.
×Not fully extending at the bottom limits range of motion; ensure your arms are fully straight at the bottom of each rep for maximum muscle stretch and contraction.
×Rounding the back can strain your spine; maintain a neutral spine and slight chest proud position throughout the movement to protect your lower back and effectively engage your lats.

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