The Steps Of Becoming Stronger At Chin-Ups

Step One:  With both hands hold on firmly to theStep Five:  With both hands hold on firmly to the
chin-up bar and push off with your legs to lift yourchin-up bar, and then bend your knees so you are
body up until your chin is slightly higher than the bar.hanging with your arms fully extended
Step Two:  Hold this position (in Step One) whereStep Six:  Hold this position where you are just
your chin is above the chin-up bar for ten seconds orhanging  to the chin-up bar and with your arms fully
the count of One-Mississippi, Two-Mississippi, and soextended for ten seconds or the count of
on until the count of ten.  Then lower yourself slowlyOne-Mississippi , Two-Mississippi, and so on until the
to the floor.count of ten.  Then stand up on the floor.
Rest for about 45 to 60 seconds and then continue toIn this exercise you see you are working the biceps
the next step…muscles primarily and are training them to move to
Step Three:  With both hands hold on firmly to thedifferent angles that they are usually exposed to
chin-up bar and push off with your legs to lift yourduring the chin-up exercise.
body up until you are half-way between or at theAnd by practicing this technique for about two weeks,
mid-point.  In other words, your elbows are bent at 90you should be able to increase one to three repetitions
degrees (forming an L shape).which is a great accomplishment. Some of you can
Step Four:   Hold this position where you are at theeven accomplish this sooner than the above
mid-point for ten seconds or the count of One-suggested time due to your muscle fiber make up.
Mississippi, Two-Mississippi, and so on until the count ofHowever, it  is not easy, but it is not that hard either
ten.  Then lower yourself slowly to the floor.as long as you keep practicing and not giving up.  And
Rest for about 60 to 75 seconds and then continue toas I mentioned before, you will see satisfying results
the next and last step…before you know it.