is there any way i can use free weights to get the benefits of chin ups (specifically reverse grip chin ups)? i do not have access to a chin up bar but i do have a lot of free weights. thanks
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Thread: alternative to chin ups
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05-22-2006, 06:46 PM #1
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05-22-2006, 07:51 PM #2
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Originally Posted by homestar
no access to a chinup, I would get creative.Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-22-2006, 09:07 PM #3
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05-22-2006, 10:06 PM #4
If you don't have access to a chinning bar, you could use a tree, or something strong like a wall or possibly door (make sure it's super strong). Mind you you can only do pull ups on a wall, not chin ups.
Something like a veranda or deck made out of wood does the trick, thats what I do at my friends house as he doesn't have a chinning bar.
Thats providing you want to do them of course. If your asking because your looking for the free weight alternative, than no, not IMO. Theres nothing like a good chin up, but pull ups are better IMO
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05-22-2006, 10:34 PM #5
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05-22-2006, 10:48 PM #6Originally Posted by homestar
Eg. Working out the Lats using dumbells (instead of the traditional wide-angle chin-ups) :
http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase...xercises&ID=17
Check out the list of other muscles, and their exercises, on the left column on that webpage.
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05-23-2006, 03:59 AM #7
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05-23-2006, 05:06 AM #8
Also, look around your house for a Horizontal beam. Usually they'll be in your basement, or in a storage room. You can do them by gripping onto them with a pair of gloves (not to get your hands dirty). They're fairly tougher than normal chinups since you're gripping a flat edge as opposed to a cylindrical edge.
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