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How To Do Pull-ups and Chin-ups With Proper Technique

Do Pull-ups and Chin-ups With Proper Technique Pull-ups and Chin-ups force you to lift your own body-weight. They are the best strength training exercises you can do for upper-body strength and muscle mass. Unfortunately Pull-ups and Chin-ups are hard. Very hard. If you’re a beginner, chances are you can’t do 1 Pull-up or Chin-up. This article will not only teach you how to do Pull-ups and Chin-ups with proper technique, but also how to get stronger at them so you can do the weighted versions. What are Pull-ups and Chin-ups? Hang on a pull-up bar with straight arms and pull yourself up until your chin passes the bar. The difference between Pull-ups and Chin-ups is in the grip: Pull-ups . Palms facing away. Less biceps, more back. Harder. Chin-ups. Palms facing you. Work your biceps more. Easier. Other Pull-up variations include: palms facing each others, thumbless grip, towel Pull-ups, Fat Bar Pull-ups, Mixed Grip Pull-ups, Horizontal Pull-ups, Kipping Pull-ups, etc. Th...