chin-up/pull-up...help

[frankyboy]

Maybe this is a stupid question but....

What is the difference between chin-up and pull-up....

I found that for the descristion of the 2 excercise on this web site : http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html


chin-up : Preparation

Step up and grasp bar with an overhand wide grip.
Execution

Pull body up until the chin is above the bar. Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat.

pull-up : Preparation

Step up and grasp bar with an wide overhand grip. Step down onto assistance lever or platform.
Execution

Pull body up until neck reaches the height of the hands. Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat.

....this is the same thing ??!!

what is the difference...?

P.S. sorry for my english

[Tambit24]

hand position. Chin up= palms facing you. Pull-up= facing away from you.

[MFT81]

Ive seen both terms used and they describe the same thing.......

Ive even seen chin ups as tambit described as a "rev grip pullup"

they are pretty much interchangeable.

unless someone knows somthin I dont.........

[gigem]

i thought it was the same thing but hey i dont know everything

[dookses]

I generally refer to palms toward you as a chin up and palms out as a pull up.

I've also seen them used interchangeably though.

[Thin Ice]

From http://www.answers.com/topic/chin-up-2:

Chin-ups are often incorrectly referred to as pull-ups. The term pull-up is traditionally used when the exercise is performed with a pronated grip.

I hope that helps.

[frankyboy]

thank you everyone for your answers that is really appreciated !