Hi all, I searched for this info already and could not find anything exactly relevant. Right now, my back regimen consists of mostly bent-over rows with db's / bb's, close grip chins and cable rows. I started performing wide-grip chins and pull-ups at home recently and started wondering: If I can perform 6 pullups unassisted, is this the same as 6 reps of bent-over bb rows of my own bodyweight? Would it be beneficial to replace some of machine / db rows with chin-ups?
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10-08-2008, 04:44 PM #1Registered User
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Chin-ups / Pull-ups vs. Bent-over rows.
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10-08-2008, 04:47 PM #2Registered User
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I incorporate both into my back workout. The two motions aren't going to be exactly the same, so I'm assuming that it would be beneficial to do both chin ups and bent over rows on your back day.
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10-08-2008, 04:47 PM #3Registered Abuser
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No to the first question. Yes to the second question.Originally Posted by unreal23
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10-08-2008, 05:04 PM #4Registered User
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you'll find very quickly that being able to pull/chin your bodyweight is far different from trying to row your bodyweight from a bent position.
also, the pull/chin up motion and rowing motion work two different planes (consider the position of your arms and the retraction of your scapulae when you're performing each of the movements).
so as jobert intimated, you'd be wise to not sacrifice one for the other.
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10-09-2008, 05:05 AM #5Registered User
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I guess I'll keep the rows in my workout. But I really feel like doing a couple of chins / pullups sets in the morning and evening at home would help me in the long run. Would this be too much? Here's my back / bicep routine (2 days rest in between):
5x5 chins (wide / narrow)
5x5 row w/ bb or db
3x10 bicep curls
3x5 deadlift.
3x5 face pull
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10-09-2008, 06:07 AM #6Registered User
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absolutely not.Originally Posted by unreal23
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10-09-2008, 07:47 AM #7Squats traps to grass
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try a variety of exercises.
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10-09-2008, 07:56 AM #8
Oh but that would be too simple.Originally Posted by Defiant1
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