Do Pull Ups Work Forearms?

Most commonly billed as a back exercise, pull-ups work a whole host of muscle groups in addition to your lats. Regularly performing pull-ups will also build your biceps and forearms. ... Strong forearms improve your pull-up performance, but they're also developed by performing pull-ups in the first place.

Do pullups help forearms?

Most commonly billed as a back exercise, pull-ups work a whole host of muscle groups in addition to your lats. Regularly performing pull-ups will also build your biceps and forearms. ... Strong forearms improve your pull-up performance, but they're also developed by performing pull-ups in the first place.

Do chin ups work forearms?

Main Muscles Worked

As covered in the last section, chin-ups are incredible for bulking up your back and biceps. But chin-ups will also work your other forearm flexors, both in your upper arms (brachialis) and forearms (brachioradialis). And they'll work your grip, your upper chest, your rear delts, and even your abs.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.