Chin up

thoroneil
thoroneil Posts: 96 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Why are chin ups so easy? i mean i can do them all day.. But when i go do a pull up i cant do it at all.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,026 Member
    Because your arms are usually closer to the body. Whenever they are, you create more power and are stronger.

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  • camrunner
    camrunner Posts: 363
    I think it engages different muscles, too... or it uses the same muscles in a different proportion. I used to be the same way, but with a bit of practice I can do both kinds.

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