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.
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Armpit Pain During Pull-ups

Armpit pain from pull-ups may be due to muscle injuries in your teres major and latissimus dorsi muscles. Here’s how to ...
Achieving a pull-up is a significant fitness milestone for many people. First one, then maybe five, 10 or more: "The ability to do pull-ups is, in my book, an impressive sign of fitness and not a ...
Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...
Training your biceps and triceps is a game-changer for mastering pull-ups. These muscles are some of your secret weapons for pulling yourself up with power and control. But let's be real, a lot of ...
Sometimes you just can't get to the gym, where you have access to a pull-up bar, barbell rack, and more to work toward the pull-up. That’s why trainer Tina Tang, CPT, programmed this short-and-sweet ...
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 ...
Pull exercises are also great for echoing the movements we make day to day. “Pull exercises enhance the strength of the back, ...