why more than 5 reps with chin-ups? and are pull-ups necessary?
Jun 22, 2008 · The second book also describes alternating weighted sets of 5 with 12+ sets at bodyweight in chin-ups (and pull-ups); -why do you prescribe sets of more than 5 repetitions …
anyone feel 3 sets to failure twice a week on pull ups isn't enough?
Mar 29, 2016 · It stands to reason that Chin-ups and Pull-ups would respond like any other compound exercise to the standard 3x5 programming. Do 3 sets of 5, VERY slowly adding …
Pull-ups: weighted vs to-the-chest. - startingstrength.com
Aug 3, 2012 · My personal best with weighted pull-ups was 60lbs added to the 180lbs bodyweight for 1x6 (chin to the bar). That was 6 months ago, after that i injured my shoulder and couldn't …
Weighted pullups and chinups - startingstrength.com
May 12, 2010 · I have been doing 3 sets of weighted pullups and chinups for the last seven weeks, using this schedule: M Pullups W Chinups F Pullups M Chinups W Pull
What's the Risk of Bicep Tears from Weighted Chin-ups?
May 15, 2025 · I love doing weighted chin-ups (and pull-ups), and I'm pretty darn good at them. Yesterday as I was powering through the last rep of the last working set, the question came to …
Chins vs Pull Ups - Starting Strength
Feb 23, 2021 · Will training 10-15 reps of chin-ups, allow me to keep up with my ability to accomplish the weighted pull-ups? Will the difference in range of motion matter? Right now I …
How to Do Weighted Chin Ups | Mark Rippetoe - Starting Strength
Dec 30, 2019 · Mark Rippetoe teaches the weighted chin up and explains how and when to use them in your barbell training program.
Question for bench press vs weighted dips - startingstrength.com
Oct 25, 2025 · But except weighted dips , the same thing became in weighted chin ups. But in weighted pull ups and chin ups the range of motion it's not smaller than bench press but here …
How to Heal Golf Tendinitis from Pull-Up itself? - Starting Strength
Jun 21, 2023 · Thrid pull up session: bodyweighht pull up for 100 reps (10 sets of 10) Lately, after 1)I increased my weighted pull up intensity to 75 lbs for 3 sets of 8 and 2) changed my third …
Chin Ups once or twice per week? - Starting Strength
Mar 24, 2017 · to chin or pullup more, we need to chin or pullup more. I love pointing out the obvious.lol there are a few modalities I used in the past which involve alternating sets/rep …