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

Fitness trainers break down everything you need to know about two key upper body strength moves: the pull up vs chin up, plus how to do each. When you’re at the gym—or perhaps Muscle Beach in ...

There are tons of chin-up variations that are easier or more challenging, depending on what you want, but with a kneeling chin-up, you get both. It’s easier on the shoulders at the bottom position, ...

But lifting your entire body as you dangle from a bar is no easy task, which is why pull-ups can be, well, hella intimidating. Still, don’t shy away from the challenge—they’re infamously tough (and ...

It's never too late to tackle new fitness goals! If mastering your very first pull-up is on your to-do list, Nike trainer and muay thai boxer Nesrine Dally shared the five moves she recommends doing ...

When it comes to targeting and strengthening all of your key running muscles—legs, arms, chest, and back—you may be accustomed to hitting major muscle groups over the course of a few days rather than ...

Pull-ups are an effective bodyweight exercise to build muscle and strength but can be intimidating. To learn how to do pull-ups, practice the right form and muscle engagement with scaled exercises. To ...

If you’re looking to build your upper body, it turns out endless push-ups might not be the best way to go. According to Coach Pak Androulakis-Korakakis (who goes by Dr Pak), a Sports Scientist, ...

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Pull-ups. Most people cannot do them. That is right. Most men and women cannot do pull-ups. Whether you are an overweight male or a female who lacks upper-body strength, the pull-up is an exercise ...