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The Dark One !UYklPQPVhw
I've been told that pull-ups/chin-ups should be included in a workout to help increase muscle strength and mass, but what if I can't even do one chin-up?

Any exercises/techniques that can help me do that one chin-up?

Pic related. It's the custom chin-up bar I referred to in another thread.
>> Anonymous
build up to one chin up
>> Beaver !D8rQiV7xz.
>>48101

Lateral pulldowns.

Also, lose more weight.
>> Anonymous
do negatives, start in the "up" position, and lower yourself as slow as possible (aim for like 1 minute before your arms are fully extended) do as many as you can, your muscles will be screaming from this
>> Anonymous
>>48092
Pullup at least half way and build up to full pushups.
Or
Use a chair to help yourself up a little. Don't use your legs only just push just enough to give your back and arms a workout.
>> Anonymous
Chin assist machine is nice. It counterbalances your weight so you can do chinups with less weight holding you down. It's what I used to work up to a chinup. A little less than a month I went from half my weight assisted to no assist whatsoever. I'm 6'2" and about 235. It feels awesome to be able to master gravity in such a way.
>> Anonymous
Along with the lat pulldown, assist machine, and negatives suggestions, also try a closer grip.
>> The Dark One !UYklPQPVhw
Would just hanging from the bar itself increase my strength?
>> Anonymous
>>48597
no.

Why not work on your latissimus in other ways to prepare for chin ups?
Rows with dumbbells, barbell or rowing machine for example.
>> Anonymous
>>48597
No, best that would do is strengthen your grip.
>> Anonymous
These bands will assist you by pulling you out of the bottom position.

http://www.ironwoodyfitness.com/fitness-bands.php
>> Anonymous
google poliquin+chin+up.

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