Building strength to do chinups

This is the twelfth post in a series of Workout and Nutrition Tips by Jason Gremley.

Many gyms have pullup/dip assist machines that will help you build your strength for eventually doing chinups unassisted. You could also have a workout partner assist you by holding your feet while you do chinups with your legs bent. Lat pulldowns wil also strengthen the back muscles used in doing pullups(overhand grip) and chinups(underhand grip). Chinups is a difficult but very effective exercise that many gymgoers never even try.

Leave a Reply