underhand vs overhand pull ups

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underhand vs overhand pull ups

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OggTheClever

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underhand vs overhand pull ups - 12 June 2008 22:58

Hi All

A question regarding pullups/chins. What's the difference between a wide overhand grip and a narrower underhand grip. I'm assuming the underhand grip would work the biceps more so does that make it less effective for training the lats. I ask because my underhanded ( hand position not sneaky ) grip is a lot stronger.

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cliff_vtr Total Posts : 11488 Reward points : 3399 Joined: 29/04/2004 Location: Nr Bournemouth Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: underhand vs overhand pull ups - 12 June 2008 23:02 overhand works the lats more, underhand works the biceps more. dont go real wide as it restricts the range of motion and can put stress on the shoulder. 73.25K BW 160K Squat 102.5K Bench 220K Deadlift (3BW) My Journal

OggTheClever Total Posts : 31 Reward points : 511 Joined: 07/04/2008 Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: underhand vs overhand pull ups - 12 June 2008 23:04 HI Cliff Thanks for quick response. So underhanded is still OK for the lats just not quite as good Ogg

cliff_vtr Total Posts : 11488 Reward points : 3399 Joined: 29/04/2004 Location: Nr Bournemouth Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: underhand vs overhand pull ups - 12 June 2008 23:06 both have their place. I often do sets of wide overhand pull ups, then finish off with a few sets of close grip underhand to punish the biceps 73.25K BW 160K Squat 102.5K Bench 220K Deadlift (3BW) My Journal

OggTheClever Total Posts : 31 Reward points : 511 Joined: 07/04/2008 Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: underhand vs overhand pull ups - 12 June 2008 23:41 Thanks Cliff Next back day I'll give underhanded a go and see how they feel Cheers Ogg

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RE: underhand vs overhand pull ups - 13 June 2008 11:49

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HI Cliff

Thanks for quick response. So underhanded is still OK for the lats just not quite as good

Ogg

If you want to work your lats, stick to overhand grip mate, with your hand just over shoulder width apart.

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OggTheClever Total Posts : 31 Reward points : 511 Joined: 07/04/2008 Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: underhand vs overhand pull ups - 13 June 2008 12:05 Hi guys Thanks for the advice, I'll stick with overhand and narrow my grip a bit I was doing them really wide. Probably why I'm struggling a bit. I'm just over 20 stone. Cheers Ogg Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose.