chinups or pullups

[econanalyst]

which is better to do,
pullups or chinups?
or should I do both on my back day?

 

[WarriorPL]

can't hurt to do both... i myself do both.

~WizKid

 

[Cackerot69]

Chin Ups.

 

[maxellyz]

both are good but i like chins more

 

[DumbbellPresser]

Why chin ups? i always thought pull up was better for back?

 

[econanalyst]

what kind of chinups should they be? (wide-grip, reverse, reverse wide-grip, normal)

 

[Tuna Guy]

chins = palms facing away

I,d normally go with chins but pull ups are just as good, its just the amount of movemnt that takes place fatigues the biceps to much.

 

[Franco]

Palms facing towards you, you are putting your biceps in their STRONGEST position

 

[Tuna Guy]

I agree but wouldnt there be a point of diminishing returns, in that we train chins for back and that even though the biceps are stronger in that position the range of motion is to much.

I dont know whether this is true or not, im going of personal experience, i could be wrong.

 

[Cackerot69]

Chins = slightly wider than shoulder width and undergrip...

They are better because the biceps are put in their strongest position therefore you will be able to work the back with more weight/reps because they will be less of a weak link.