Pull up or down?

[Benzi]

I've always like to train low rep, high intensity so when i would work my upper lats nd trps i would stick to pull downs with heavy weights (2 sets, 4-6 reps). My friend so me doing tis and said that i would get better results by doing pull ups (5 sets, 6-8 reps). I think he's full of crap.
What do you guys think?

 

[Belial]

Weighted pull-ups are superior to pull downs, IMO.

 

[The mann]

both feel pretty damn good.......

 

[Robboe]

I am currently doing pull downs with a triangle grip, but i agree with Belial.

 

[MonStar1023]

AGREE with Belial.

Good luck bro.

 

[Winstrol the Pooh]

Pull ups or chins as most people call them are far superior in my opinion man. Try 'em out and you will see how much more deep the soreness is into the muscle bellies of the lats after doing chins. I love chins but find 'em hard to get an effective workout from while I'm carrying excess bodyweight during a bulk phase. While bulking I still do chins, but also rely a lot on pulldowns. Once I diet down and get leaner I can just about get all my lat needs from chins. Good luck and give 'em a shot.

 

[Robboe]

The problem with pull downs is that people tend to lean back slightly so their lower back gets in on the action.

Do chins so the lower back is not in the movement and all the tension is applied to the upper body muscles.

 

[The Dude]

I like pull-ups with a wide grip and pulldowns for a close grip. Each has always felt better that way. As stated above, don't be one of those idiots that puts his or her lower back into pulldowns (or cable rows for that matter).

 

[GenetiKing]

Chins are superior because they recruit so many more stabilizer muscles. Keep your elbows and shoulders back and imagine "pushing your elbows down" rather than "pulling yourself up." This will minimize bicep and forearm involvement and place the majority of the workload on your lats. I also find that a false grip and straps help too.

 

[Benzi]

thanx for the input guys
i will give weighted chins a try for my next few back workouts