Whats the difference between chins and close grip reverse pulldowns?

[SSAlexSS]

Hello!


anyone knows trhe difference between chins and close reverse hand pulldowns?

They both seem to work lats but with close reverse grip pulldown I seem to be able to move more weight.

Both moves seem to work the lats. Is there any difference in back muscle recruitment
between these two exercises?

reply please!

thanks!

 

[sysopt]

one you pull up, the other you pull down

 

[the People's Champ]

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[Blood&Iron]

Many feel lat pulldowns are in no way comparable to chins. I'm generally fairly "machine-friendly" but from my experience I'd agree. If you can already do multiple repititions in the chin, with good form, its probably a much better option than pulldowns. Can't give you any specific explanation though, just my opinion.

 

[edgecrusher]

Pull ups are superior for one reason. Any movement that causes your body to move through a space, (ie pullups, squats) causes your body to recruit more motor units, thus necessatating a greater contractile force within the muscle.

 

[SSAlexSS]

Pull ups are superior for one reason. Any movement that causes your body to move through a space, (ie pullups, squats) causes your body to recruit more motor units, thus necessatating a greater contractile force within the muscle.

Well, I cant get enough reps with chins... so I do pulldowns in addition.

Also then. What is the difference between normal and parrallel grip chin?


reply please!

thanks!

 

[sysopt]

The work the elbow flexors a little differently just like hammer curls work them differently as opposed to regular curls.