Ten Minute Tip #9: Chin Ups & Pull Ups | How to choose the right assistance exercises and progressions to get your first chin up & keep adding 1 more rep

Chin ups and pull ups are essential exercises for all strength based sports, including powerlifting. At the same time, they are the hardest exercises to progress and it often takes months to years for people to get their first pull up and add more reps to their pull up and chin up bank. 

 

In this episode of the PRS Podcast we discuss:

 

1. How to choose the right assisted version based on your goals, abilities, and equipment access.
2. Why pull-ups are hard and progress slower than the main lifts
3. The number one way to eventually be able to do a pull-up (it's our little secret)
4. Criteria to move from easier version to more challenging versions

 

Even if you CAN do pull ups and chin ups, this episode provides insight to progress them so you're not chasing after one more rep for months!

 

Are you a barbell strength or powerlifting coach? Use this episode to help you more effectively program the chin up and pull up for your clients to improve shoulder health, strength, and reduce their injury risk!

 

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