Upper Body Exercises: Toning, Posture, and Pull-Up Success

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Pronated Vs. Supinated Pull-Ups

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Andrew Bennett

Pronated and supinated pull-ups are excellent exercises that target the upper body for muscle growth. Pronation and supination refer the the positioning of your hands during the pull-up exercise. By changing your grip, you shift the focus on the muscles and even the type of training stimulus being supplied.