Chin-ups are the same in many ways as pull-ups, but they are performed with an underhand, narrower grip. That while you do traditional pull-ups with an overhand, slightly wider than shoulder-wide grip. Grip and grip width, therefore, determine which of the two exercises is involved. In ...
Neutral grip pull ups are performed with both hands facing inside on parallel bars, usually at or just inside shoulder width. Because they spread the effort across many muscles these guys are awesome for working up to the real thing. Master the neutral grip first if you’re a total newbie ...
I'm being dramatic, but there is solid logic to this line of thinking. Now, consider the chin-up, and specifically the version that is performed with a supinated (palms facing you) grip, not a neutral or mixed grip. Does that movement pass the sniff test? Is it a "natural" movement?
Pull-ups:Target the lats, upper back (trapezius), and biceps, with a greater emphasis on back width due to the pronated grip. Chin-ups:Engage the lats and biceps, with a stronger focus on the biceps due to the supinated grip. This exercise also targets the upper back muscles. Injury ...