Originally Posted by Witchblade

BB rows:
Pronation (palms down): emphasis on retractor scapulae

Supination (palms up): emphasis on biceps and traps, more weight, increased stress on wrists (and biceps tendon at higher weights)

CG pulldowns:
Pronation (palms away from body): unnatural, emphasis on lats and elevator scapulae

Supination (palms towards body): AKA chin-ups, emphasis on biceps

Conclusion: matter of preference, as long as you can do the exercises pain free.

Originally Posted by boilermaker

thanks for the advice!!! Did them palms up today. no pain. Appreciate the inputs.

Originally Posted by Metallibanger

As everyone knows an overhand grip hits more of the upper and outer lats, while an underhand grip hits more of the lower and inner lats but... wait! I almost forgot that you can't emphasize different parts of a muscle