Reply With Quoteyou should do your pull ups with a variety of grips. A wide grip pull up is done with an overhand grip.
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04-02-2006, 06:33 PM #13UZFE
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Best grip for Pullups
What is the best grip for WG pullups? a supinated or a reverse where the palm faces towards you or a regular grip palms facing away from you?? Sorry if this shit sounds confusing.
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04-02-2006, 06:38 PM #2Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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04-02-2006, 06:44 PM #33UZFE
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Thanks, that's how I've been doing them. I guess Ill play around with different grips to make it interesting.!
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04-02-2006, 06:51 PM #4*******Labs ELITE MEMBER
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I like my grip around Min0's butt.
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04-02-2006, 06:54 PM #53UZFE
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Finally the truth comes out.... Originally Posted by KEFE
Is there anything else you want to get off your chest son?
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04-02-2006, 07:43 PM #6*******Labs ELITE MEMBER
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YEAH THIS 600lbs Originally Posted by LexusGS
Finally the truth comes out....
Is there anything else you want to get off your chest son?5'6 155lbs
bench 275x3
squat 375x2
deadlift 385x3
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04-02-2006, 07:48 PM #7Registered User
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Originally Posted by KEFE
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I alternate frequently among WG pronted, moderate to close supinated, and a neutral grip.
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04-02-2006, 11:21 PM #9Registered User
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Originally Posted by KEFE
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04-02-2006, 11:23 PM #10Cutting
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Like Patrick said, a variety is best my friend. Wide-grip overhand and BTN are 2 of my favorites.
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