Do chin ups or pull ups work better?

**skelooth** · 08-20-2006, 12:00 AM

*topic*

**BigZeke** · 08-20-2006, 12:25 AM

Who cares? Do both, be happy.

wildman1717 · 08-20-2006, 02:26 AM

Yes sir, I do both with a dip belt and weights and wouldn't do them any other way.

Psychoholic · 08-20-2006, 06:09 AM

I almost did a pullup the other day, I was very happy.

I've NEVER done a single pullup in my entire life, so if I can get one solid pullup at 265, I'll probably start sobbing.

Ihateeveryone · 08-20-2006, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigZeke

Who cares? Do both, be happy.

Amen. I prefer to split them up between back and arm days though.

TheRock · 08-20-2006, 09:39 AM

Myth:
Chinups = supinated grip
Pullups = pronated grip

Fact:
Chinups = Pullups

**Jayhawkk** · 08-20-2006, 10:46 AM

Actually that myth is indeed a fact. If there were the same you wouldn't have such a wide variety of people who can not do one over the other. The pull up allows more of the bicep to come into play making it easier for most.

Ihateeveryone · 08-20-2006, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRock

Myth:
Chinups = supinated grip
Pullups = pronated grip

Fact:
Chinups = Pullups

You'd be surprised.

Myth:
Chinups = Pullups

Fact:
The two movements target different areas of the body. Hence the distinction.

navarone · 08-20-2006, 04:52 PM

I'm gunna have to agree with ya on this one, they are two completly different target area's.

**skelooth** · 08-21-2006, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychoholic

I almost did a pullup the other day, I was very happy.

I've NEVER done a single pullup in my entire life, so if I can get one solid pullup at 265, I'll probably start sobbing.

Try palm in chin ups

They are MUCH easier to do, and still hit your back pretty good if you concentrate on your form.

TheRock · 08-21-2006, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ihateeveryone

You'd be surprised.

Myth:
Chinups = Pullups

Fact:
The two movements target different areas of the body. Hence the distinction.

Actually those are two different names for the same movement. Most people think "Chinups" refers to supinated (palms up) grip and that pull-ups refer to a pronated grip. They are wrong.

TheRock · 08-21-2006, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

Actually that myth is indeed a fact. If there were the same you wouldn't have such a wide variety of people who can not do one over the other. The pull up allows more of the bicep to come into play making it easier for most.

Quote:

Originally Posted by navarone

I'm gunna have to agree with ya on this one, they are two completly different target area's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ihateeveryone

Fact:
The two movements target different areas of the body. Hence the distinction.

http://www.ironmass.com/exercises/66...tml#post141482

Like I said, two different names for the same movement.

Ihateeveryone · 08-21-2006, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRock

Actually those are two different names for the same movement. Most people think "Chinups" refers to supinated (palms up) grip and that pull-ups refer to a pronated grip. They are wrong.

Are you gonna post something other than your own opinion dug up from some thread you posted in, or do we take your word as gospel?

AYung · 08-21-2006, 09:27 PM

IMO Pull-ups are one of THE BEST exercises for the upper body.

navarone · 08-21-2006, 11:40 PM

Yes i find pullups increase strength and give me more endurance. I havent experianced much size from them however

Ihateeveryone · 08-21-2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by navarone

Yes i find pullups increase strength and give me more endurance. I havent experianced much size from them however

Are you kidding? You must be doing them wrong. I've never known anyone to not gain size from them.

navarone · 08-22-2006, 01:23 AM

maybe im just not doing enough of them, lol. Either that or i didnt give credit to the pullups for my gains.

**Jayhawkk** · 08-22-2006, 01:37 AM

Pull-ups and chin-ups have greater emphasis in different areas with the grip type and grip width. It's true they primarily work the same areas though if you're trying to be technical in the wording. But it's like saying all squats are the same with the types having no meaning.

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navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 49	Yes i find pullups increase strength and give me more endurance. I havent experianced much size from them however __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

08-22-2006, 01:23 AM	#17
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 49	maybe im just not doing enough of them, lol. Either that or i didnt give credit to the pullups for my gains. __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

08-22-2006, 01:37 AM	#18
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,113 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	Pull-ups and chin-ups have greater emphasis in different areas with the grip type and grip width. It's true they primarily work the same areas though if you're trying to be technical in the wording. But it's like saying all squats are the same with the types having no meaning. __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!