Chins vs. Pull-Ups, whats the diff??

[Stroyer]

Whats the difference in form between performing chins versus pull-ups??

Stroy

 

[Tom]

terminology

interchangable terminology like flat bench and supine press on bench (that's what some of the oldtimers called them) or overhead tricep extensions and french press. There are others but thats all I can think of for now.

 

[big-al]

Some people say chins are with you palms toward you (supinated), and pull-ups, are with palms away from you and hands a little wider

 

[Homer]

Some people say chins are with you palms toward you (supinated), and pull-ups, are with palms away from you and hands a little wider

I thought it was the opposite?

 

[Kahn]

I agree. Chins are with overhand grip, pull-ups are underhand grip.

 

[haze324]

Kahn is Correct.

I get more of an isolated lat width pump with chins. I get somewhat of a pump in my lats with pull ups, but more higher up on my lats and some on the center of my back and also ALOT more of a strain on my biceps.

 

[STORM SHADOW]

Pull-ups is a stricter exercise for lat development, alot harder to cheat when you're hanging from a bar even if you're swinging around uncontrollably to get another rep out. If you watch carefully on the lat pull down machine, most lean back on the heavier weights defeating the purpose and it becoming more as a modified seated pully row.

Try this for a great pump that will hurt like a mother if you aren't strong enough to wear weight around your waist or a dumbell between your legs during the pull up. If you find you can only pull your own weight up 4-6 reps (and using wrist wraps), drop to the ground and start the clock. Wait 45 seconds and knock out 2-3 more reps. Do this for 4-6 sets..even if you only get 2 reps out on the first phase of the last set. You'll find your strength go up fast on this and you'll be using added weight in no time.

SS

 

[bigbaldbulldog]

When i do my chins i notice that with every set i do about 2 reps less... so i go from 15-18 and like clock work i can only 2 less each set..great so i know when i reach failure...

after 3-4 sets i do triple drop set of barbell rows then i am fried...seems to work for me..

 

[Vespa103]

Agree Chins definately hit the bicep more wrist facing you and Pulls wrist away hit lats

Both are good and should be part of you regimen get a 20 dollar bar stick it between a doorway and your on the way

 

[bigbaldbulldog]

I am not sure why there is a difference but there is between chins and pulldowns...

If you do 3 sets wide.-med-.close...you hit everything you want i'd think

 

[PHIL HERNON]

BBB

When i do my chins i notice that with every set i do about 2 reps less... so i go from 15-18 and like clock work i can only 2 less each set..great so i know when i reach failure...

after 3-4 sets i do triple drop set of barbell rows then i am fried...seems to work for me..

WHY DID YOU HAVE ME WORK OUT A WHOLE ROUTINE FOR YOU? DID YOU EVEN TRY THE ROUTINE I GAVE YOU?

 

[bigbaldbulldog]

WHY DID YOU HAVE ME WORK OUT A WHOLE ROUTINE FOR YOU? DID YOU EVEN TRY THE ROUTINE I GAVE YOU?

I did use your routine and still use it.. i guess i should of said i have done that kind of workout ...i am still on your plan stan...your workout is for me and it was free advice so i am sure you do not want me posting it word for word... i am makinggains and look better since your advice about diet,supps, and training goes.. ThANK YOU AGAIN

 

[muscle69]

Kahn is Correct.

I get more of an isolated lat width pump with chins. I get somewhat of a pump in my lats with pull ups, but more higher up on my lats and some on the center of my back and also ALOT more of a strain on my biceps.

i also get the isolated pump in my lats with the chins. I love those chins

 

[bigbaldbulldog]

I vowed never to do chins after i got out of teh ARMY back in the late 80's.. and i didn't till the last 2 months when Phil put them into my workout...

Thanks Phil for showing me how much chins and pulldowns differ as far as puttign on width.

 

[muscle69]

When I started adding weight to the belt and chain I really start adding some some width! You just get a good stretch also! You just cant go wrong with bent over rows and chins for back.