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 ...
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Pull-Ups Are More Than Just a (Major) Fitness Flex—They Also Work a Ton of Upper-Body Muscles

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 ...
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Can't do pull-ups? I’m a personal trainer, and here's the one hack you need to try

Unless you’re naturally gifted with enough upper body strength to haul your body weight over the bar, pull-ups may not be in your exercise routine yet. Maybe you rep them out for fun, you’re working ...
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Kipping Pull-Ups *Aren’t* Cheating—But Here’s How To Do Them Correctly

Kipping pull-ups are great for increasing your speed and building muscle. Here's how to do the exercise safely. “Since you’re using momentum to execute the kipping pull-up, you generally perform more ...
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This 5-Minute Warm-Up Primes Every Muscle Group So You Can Max Out Your Pull-Up Workouts

Whether you're working on your deadlift PR, getting ready for a jog, or training for (gasp!) your first pull-up, warm-ups are nonnegotiable. It doesn't matter your fitness level or age either, says ...
Self

A Beginner’s Pull-Up Progression Plan So You Can Nail Your Very First One

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. In its simplest ...
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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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How 3 Women Over 50 Got Their First Pull-Up

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Strength training in general has big benefits for women over 50, from preventing muscle loss and ...
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The Real Point of the Pete and Bobby Challenge: 50 Pull-Ups, 100 Push-Ups in 10 Minutes

Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenged Pete Hegseth to a fitness test, each trying to do 50 pull-ups and 100 push-ups in 10 minutes or less. The why is obvious. As the secretary of Health and ...
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This Gigantic Pull-Up Bar Is a Beast to Store. But It’s the Best of Its Kind.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Harry Sawyers Harry Sawyers is an editor who has covered home improvement, ...
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Australian Officer Sets New Pull-Up Record with 733 in One Hour

An Australian female police officer set a new world record by performing 733 pull-ups in one hour. According to Guinness ...