instances for using pullup vs chin up
I understand Rip is on the side of chinup over pullup because it incorporates more muscles and muscle mass into the movement. But I think the benefits of pullups outweigh its lack of biceps, at least enough to merit alternating the grips from time to time. Most importantly is grip width, Im speaking specifically about wide-grip pulllups. Because the grip is wider than the shoulders, the shoulders will not be nearly as internally rotated as a chinup. I dont know if this is a concern of Rip's but for people with shoulder pain or rounded shoulders (a lot of people) it might be. Additionally, pullups serve as a better assistance exercise to the deadlift because the grip width and type is most similar to that of a conventional deadlift (wide of shoulders, prone). A chinup width would translate better for a sumo deadlift (within shoulders).