Both exercises work the back muscles.Apart from the back muscles, chin-ups and pull-ups also task the muscles in front of the ...

People were quick to point out the muscles the two variations train, but some argued there’s no real benefit to pull-ups as chin-ups work the same muscles, if not more.

Chin-ups: Use a supinated (underhand) grip, with palms facing towards your body. Predominantly work the biceps and trapezius muscles (traps). Typically easier, because the underhand grip allows ...

Chin-ups also work your core muscles because they stay engaged and keep you stable as you pull yourself up over the bar. “Strengthening your back, core, ...

I set out to do all seven days, but the muscle fatigue meant that I lowered my goal to around 20 or 30 chin-ups instead. It's a shame, but I did what I could without overtraining or injuring myself.

It’s the question that has long caused controversy in the fitness realm — which is superior, pull-ups or chin-ups? Read Today's Paper Tributes. Rewards. Subscribe for $4. Sign In.

Sit or stand tall, with your shoulders relaxed, and gaze forward. Place your right pointer and middle fingers on the right ...

Instead, it is the muscles in your chin that are contributing to a cleft appearance. If the muscles have a separation, it creates a groove in your skin. The visible crease may be larger or smaller ...