Beginner's Guide to Chin Ups

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Want to learn to do a chin up (or pull up) but think they are just too hard?

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1. DEAD HANGS

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2. ISOMETRIC HOLD

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3. ECCENTRIC CHIN UP

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4. ASSISTED CHIN UP

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5. IT'S ALL YOU!

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OTHER EXERCISES TO HELP BUILD YOUR STRENGTH:

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