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i have sth like this

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do you think these are more like chins or pullups? and they hit lats or biceps harder? and do you think thumbless grip could be good on them?
 
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neither

Neutral grip aka semi supinated

Good if you have shoulder issues, since grip like that forces more lat involvement. I did them like that when I had injured shoulders.
 
wingman said:
neither

Neutral grip aka semi supinated

Good if you have shoulder issues, since grip like that forces more lat involvement. I did them like that when I had injured shoulders.
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great. since i do weighted chins mainly for lats ; )
 
If your aim is to work the lats and back more I'd be using a wider overhand grip ( pullups) since the underhand grip ( chins) as in the pic will give the biceps more involvement
 
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Darkoz said:
If your aim is to work the lats and back more I'd be using a wider overhand grip ( pullups) since the underhand grip ( chins) as in the pic will give the biceps more involvement
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but ive seen EMG studies and chins had only slightly less lat involvement, like 5% less..

and i really dont like wide grip pullups since they stress my joints badly. i ampretty strong on them though
 
I don't take EMG readings while I do pullups, I just know which works my back better when doing them and I know that pullups are harder than chins because my biceps are less involved.
 
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