The real difference between chin-ups and pull-ups is that you perform chin-ups with a supinated grip ... assisted machine if ...

A wide variety of grips can make your pull-up workouts more enjoyable and diversify the strain on wrists, elbows, shoulders, joints and muscles.

For a machine-assisted pull-up, use the Gravitron machine which allows you to counteract your body-weight, thus reducing how much you have to lift during your pull-up.

If you want to build the strength needed to do regular pullups, here are 8 variations that you can do to work your way up to the classic pullup.

For a machine-assisted pull-up, use the Gravitron machine which allows you to counteract your body-weight, thus reducing how much you have to lift during your pull-up.

The wide-grip pullup is an upper-body strength movement that targets your back, chest, shoulders, arms, and core. Learn about the benefits of wide-grip pullups and how to do them.

(you can use the same progression for overhand grip pullups as well - but they are a harder exercise) Want to see a picture of the assisted chin-up?

”Assisted pull-up machines aren’t bad if you select the right resistance,” says Frank, who advises consulting with gym staff on the resistance to use.

Assisted pull-ups with a machine like the Gravitron (above) that takes off as much weight as you like.

I became well acquainted with the assisted pull-up machine, which uses a counterweight to help you do a pull-up. The heavier the weight, the easier the pull-up.