Chin up vs Concentration Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions vs 1,040. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Chin up and Concentration Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Chin up vs Concentration Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions compared to 1,040 for Chin up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Chin up and Concentration Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Chin up and Concentration Curl Differ
| What differs | Chin up | Concentration Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | biceps |
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,040 sessions | 3,522 sessions |
How to Do Chin up
Chin up Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Engage your arms and lift up so that your chest is facing forward.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Move slowly so that your body does not sway due to momentum, and keep your shoulders fixed so they do not shrug upward.
- 2. Engage your abs so that your lower back does not overarch, and if you feel pain in your elbows or the front of your shoulders, use an assist band.
For a full Chin up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chin up exercise guide.
How to Do Concentration Curl
Concentration Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed on your thigh and lift the dumbbell up using your biceps.
- 2. Do not move your elbow or shoulder; just bend your arm.
- 3. At the top, strongly contract your biceps.
- 4. Slowly lower it back to the starting position while feeling the resistance.
- 5. Start the next repetition without fully extending your arm, keeping it slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your elbows steady and slowly raise the weight.
For a full Concentration Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Concentration Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Chin up or Concentration Curl?
Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions against 1,040 for Chin up. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Chin up and Concentration Curl work the same muscles?
Not quite. Chin up loads back, traps, and biceps, and Concentration Curl loads biceps.
What equipment do Chin up and Concentration Curl need?
Chin up needs a pull-up bar, and Concentration Curl needs a dumbbell.
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