Pull-ups are performed overhand (palms facing away from you). Chin-ups are easier for most people than pull-ups, so you may need to work on building your foundational strength first using a ...

Want to test your upper-body strength? Here's how many pull-ups you should be able to do—and the best exercises to improve.

Why: The pull-up and the chin-up are well-known moves, and staples for lat development. Both moves are simple: You hang from a bar, with an overhand grip (pull-ups) or an underhand grip (chin-ups ...