They are probably easier because you are using a shorter ROM. Supination of the forearm requires the biceps, pronation does not. So chins (supine) uses biceps while pullups (prone) does not.
They are probably easier because you are using a shorter ROM. Supination of the forearm requires the biceps, pronation does not. So chins (supine) uses biceps while pullups (prone) does not.
Sorry if this is a dumb question but what is a semi supinated pull up? I get the difference between supinated and pronated but not the semi bit in this instance. Cheers.
Neutral, or hammer grip. Is what he means.
gotcha, thanks!
The neutral grip provides a mechanical advantage over the other two positions which should make pull-ups easier for most people in that position, especially with a narrower grip. Don't think that disagrees with anything Rip says about the benefits of chins over pull-ups.
At the gym I go to the neutral grips are closer than the standard chin up/pull up grip like in this picture:
http://neolacommcenter.com/yahoo_sit....312113907.jpg
So in that situation the ROM is longer for the neutral grip, but I still find them easier to do than standard chin ups. That just may be me though.
Hey Coach,
Speaking of alternate grip pull-ups do you think there's any good reason for doing pull-ups/chins on rings such that you so that you start like a pull-up but end like a chin-up? I feel like it's just easier to concentrate and load on chin-ups, but I recently read an article on t-nation with somebody saying that the rotating pull-up was better for your joints. Do you have a take on that, or have you ever tried these out?
Last edited by Mark Rippetoe; 08-12-2011 at 01:23 PM.