help with pullups

[malcompaze]

I am looking to get my back thick and strong using pullups. I was doing overhand and underhand pullups and a guy came up to me and said that it doesn't matter and to also try chinups too. i thought that overhand works the lats more and the underhand works lower lats so wasn't sure.

 

[sambee38]

You should use different grip with pullups, wide and close

 

[dylangemelli]

its always good to utilize different grips to hit different areas...

 

[Mobster]

Use both.

 

[SteveSmi]

don't forget monkey bars. really builds strength up and down the arms and back

 

[cbbram]

It's always good to do variations

 

[MONSTRO]

Normally pullups are made to give a wide back is not to give density , so best option is wider grip , but every 4 weeks change grip to attack all areas

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

I am also a fan of variety. Switch it up so you hit all angles.

 

[RickRock]

Overhand without locking thumbs andwide grip put more emphasis on lat width. Underhand hits lat thickness and biceps more, especially close grip

 

[Tazz]

alternate

 

[Vision]

It does matter with the grip, because you engage and disengage certain groups and stabilizers.

Chin ups will incorporate a lot of the biceps.. If you want to work the back with pull ups, don't chase numbers. Don't do half reps, and keep the form strict. If you don't have a pull up assistance machine at your gym, you can purchase a set of bands that help. I use these now and then to get a killer session for those supported reps. You can use regular bands. I purchased this pull-up aid, its OK. Bands are cheaper, yet this is slightly better in some ways.
Grips and hand placement does matter. Don't over stress it, stick with basics, if traditional pull-ups done correctly than it's more than enough for growth and development. As you grow and advance, switch things up. Remember don't chase numbers, just do them correctly!

 

[malcompaze]

Overhand without locking thumbs andwide grip put more emphasis on lat width. Underhand hits lat thickness and biceps more, especially close grip

Underhand is for lats? I thought thats for biceps

 

[malcompaze]

It does matter with the grip, because you engage and disengage certain groups and stabilizers.

Chin ups will incorporate a lot of the biceps.. If you want to work the back with pull ups, don't chase numbers. Don't do half reps, and keep the form strict. If you don't have a pull up assistance machine at your gym, you can purchase a set of bands that help. I use these now and then to get a killer session for those supported reps. You can use regular bands. I purchased this pull-up aid, its OK. Bands are cheaper, yet this is slightly better in some ways.
Grips and hand placement does matter. Don't over stress it, stick with basics, if traditional pull-ups done correctly than it's more than enough for growth and development. As you grow and advance, switch things up. Remember don't chase numbers, just do them correctly!

1 why doesnt grip matter? I thought it was different grip different muscles

2 this pull up aid i never seen it amazing thing

 

[Vision]

1 why doesnt grip matter? I thought it was different grip different muscles

2 this pull up aid i never seen it amazing thing

read my post where I mentioned to stick with basics

for this pull up aid, its good for those with injuries, or limited gym equipment. It's not bad to toss in now and then.