Chin-ups VS Pull-ups

[opioxoipo]

At my gym, there somewhat of a dispute as to what is the more efficent exercise of the two.
Karma to anyone who knows.

 

[majutsu]

you mean palm-down versus palm-up I take it? Efficient for what? Palm-up is more compound, palm-down is slightly more isolated to lats. If you want mass, compounds are efficient. If you are trying to use it as a back exercise, palm-down probably marginally better. Although truly isolating the lats involves taking the weak link (arms) out of the movement, like one of the many machine-style elbow-contact pullovers. very nebulous question. Probably your gym should spend more time lifting and less time debating mute points.

 

[xevius]

I do pull ups for back exercises, I have a good feel for isolating my back with them after doing them so much, rarely will I do a chin up for fear of overworking my bis.

 

[opioxoipo]

Now that you mention it, My Biceps also seem to be more effected with chin-ups than my back.
Ill stick w/ pull-ups on back days.
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[cwick0]

pull-ups will develop the back (lats) more.

chins will develop the bis more.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

I never really noticed too much of a difference with the two, but I'll give it a shot. I'm sure you guys are right that pullups target the back more. In the end, it shouldn't matter much. I agree with Maj. Tell everyone to lift. Arguing over minor things such as that isn't going to get anyone anywhere.

 

[b fold the truth]

Well...this is how I've always done them.

Chins: palms away
Pull Ups: palms facing

Palms facing are pretty darn easy...I always do palms away. PR is 13 reps at 290.

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[Synpax]

IIRC, palms facing uses one more muscle that palms away does not, hence they are easier. I do them for number goal so do them palms facing. But if you want to emphasize the main muscles it uses more (lats and bis), then do them facing away.

 

[Bulldog_10]

Variation is the key...do different types. IMO, you should work most on your weakest movement. Alot of people can do pull-ups easily and chins are tough (or vice-versa)...so work on the weaker of the two...but always vary it up.

You can also do them with palms facing (if your gym has that grip), or throw two towels over a horizontal bar, and just grab those and pull yourself up, this is good for your grip, arms, and back.

 

[Sub-Zero]

Well...this is how I've always done them.

Chins: palms away
Pull Ups: palms facing

Palms facing are pretty darn easy...I always do palms away. PR is 13 reps at 290.

B True

290 is how much you weigh or with your weight PLUS 290...

i know this is a dumb question but who knows, since you never cease to amaze me