The major differences between chin-ups and pull-ups — and what muscles are worked for each exercise

Because of the differences in grip, chin-ups mainly work muscles in the front of your body, whereas pull-ups focus on the ...

Can't Do a Pullup? These 7 Exercises Will Get You There

The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles ...

Push vs. Pull: Why Doing Sets of Both Exercises Is the Best Way to Make Gains

Pull exercises are also great for echoing the movements we make day to day. “Pull exercises enhance the strength of the back, ...
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Why pull-ups are the key to total body strength

The fitness world has rediscovered pull-ups as a foundational movement for achieving total body transformation. This versatile exercise, once viewed as a basic strength test, is now an integral ...
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Want bigger arms and a stronger back? This is how many pull-ups you should do

Pull-ups are one of the most effective upper-body exercises out there. They target your lats, biceps, shoulders, and core all at once. You don't need any fancy equipment or a gym membership. But if ...
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6 Exercises to Help You Get Better at Pull-ups

Executing a flawless pull-up is one of life’s most difficult tasks, along with wearing denim on denim, achieving the ideal peanut-butter-to-jelly ratio, and going on a first date without spilling ...
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I spent three months training for a pull-up—here’s what happened

Until recently, my relationship with pull-ups could best be described as “it’s complicated.” I really wanted to make it work between us, but it was just so hard. I pulled and pulled, and got nothing ...
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I tried pull ups for two weeks - and can't believe how challenging yet rewarding they were

Hands up if you've ever stood beneath a pull up bar and felt, in a word, intimidated? I know I can't be the only one. While I workout regularly, I've always viewed the bar with a certain amount of ...