The Pull-up or Chin-up
The pull-up or chin-up are a great strength builder for weightlifters and powerlifters, athletes from just about any sport or anyone looking to improve their overall fitness.
Did you know that newborn babies can hang from a bar for four to six seconds? We start our lives with amazing grip strength but lose it if we don’t train those muscles.
The pull-up and chin-up can seem like daunting movements for some. However, with a few changes to how we do the movements, they can be made easier and accessible for most people. Similarly, for those who find a strict pull-up or chin-up too easy, we can make modifications to add to the challenge.
With very little equipment, the pull-up or chin-up is a great way to develop strength in the back, shoulders, upper chest, abs, biceps and forearms. They are a great strength builder for weightlifters and powerlifters, athletes from about any sport or anyone looking to improve their overall fitness.
In this paper, we will discuss the pull-up and chin-up, muscles used in the movements, benefits of doing them and variations to enable everyone to perform and improve the movements.
After reading this paper, you will understand why you should include pull-ups and chin-ups in the training sessions you give to your clients or athletes. You will also know how to coach the movements effectively and make adjustments to make them easier or more challenging.