Learn to Do a Chin-Up in 6 Weeks: Training Plan
Ahhhhh, the dreaded Chin Up. When I hear the word chin up, I instantly have nightmares of my 5th grade gym assessment. It was then that I discovered that the chin up and I were NOT going to have a great relationship. I struggled as I attempted to lift up even an inch off the ground. I failed the chin up portion of the assessment and after that... through all of middle school, high school, AND college, I never seemed to conquer that damn bar! UNTIL NOW!
Thanks to the fabulous chicks over at Women's Health, they developed a 6 week training plan to help us ladies with the chin-up. When I first saw this plan, I was excited because it seemed like the perfect way to crush my chin-up complex. The training plan is broken down in 2 sections: 1-3 weeks and 4-6 weeks. Here are the directions for 1-3 weeks:
We will be doing this section 3 times a week, in the START of our normal workouts. We want to do this in the start of the workout because we will feel out strongest.
WEEKS 1 TO 3
- Isometric Chin up
2 or 3 sets, 5 to 20 seconds
- Suspended Pull up
2 or 3 sets, 8 to 10 reps
You will want to alternate between the exercises. So the first week is 1-2-1, and the second week is 2-1-2, and so on. Pictures of the exercises are below:
Alright, so now that we have the information, let's get going! Make sure you hashtag #NIKKIPEBBLESCHINUPCHALLENGE so I can see your progress! If you have had a traumatic chin up memory, comment below! I would love to hear it!
Make today count!
xoxo
Nikki
