Chin-ups are arguably one of the hardest upper body (bodyweight) exercises to perform. They require a good power to weight ratio, and a large amount of upper body and core strength.
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If you have a goal of being able to start to perform these movements here are some tips to help you improve:
Start performing Lat Pulldown exercises and Seated Row exercises to build up back, bicep and forearm strength.
Increase your abdominal exercises performing prone holds, crunches and fitball work to increase abdominal lower back and external oblique strength.
Also start doing some chin-up holds where you use a box to reach the highest part of the chin-up, hold as long as you can and slowly release yourself down
Use an assisted chin-up machine that provides a weight assistance to help you perform the actual chin-up movement.
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