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The chin-up is a strength training exercise. The intention of this exercise is to strengthen muscles such as the latissimus dorsi and biceps.

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Why might assisted chin-ups not be recommended to build up to unassisted ones?

The issue with band-assisted pullups/chinups is that the band does not provide constant supporting force throughout the range of motion. However, if the "most difficult" part for you is at the bottom, …
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forearm during weighted pull-ups and chin-ups

This is actually what is expected from the standpoint of biomechanics. All pullups technically have a "greater mechanical advantage" in favor of elbow flexion (brachialis + brachioradialis) over shoul …
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