Yes, The Chin-Up & Pull-Up Are Different. And Yes, It Matters.
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Deciding whether you want to perform chin-ups or pull-ups on upper body day is an important decision. Because no, they're not the same move.
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Why do people use an over/underhand grip when weightlifting and not a total over or underhand grip? - Quora
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