Chin Ups (targets bicep and back muscles)
- Find a sturdy bar you can hang from.
- Grab it with your palms facing your head and hang from it.
- Keeping your body still, pull yourself up so your chin is at bar heighth.
- Lower your self down and repeat.
- Do as many as you can until exhaustion
Negative Chin Up (targets bicep and back muscles)
If you have difficulty doing chin ups these are a great substitute.
- Find a sturdy bar you can hang from. Also find a sturdy chair or bench you can stand on.
- Place the chair/bench near the bar and stand on it.
- Grab the bar with your palms facing your head. Your elbows should be bent so that your hands are near your shoulders and your chin is above the bar.
- Step off the chair/bench and slowly lower yourself to the floor and repeat.
- Do 3-5 sets (beginners do 1-2 sets).
Bicep Squeeze (targets bicep muscles)
- Find an immovable object that you can place your hands on. A desk or wall will work.
- Place your hands on the object and bend your elbows to a 90 degree angle
- Squeeze your biceps as though you are trying to bring your hands to your shoulders
- Hold the position for 10-20 seconds and repeat.
- Do 3-5 sets (beginners do 1-2 sets).
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