Hello. Newbie here to the forum!
Hello. I recently purchased a power tower to work on my biceps through chin-ups. I have only just started using it but have found that my lats and traps are doing the majority of the work. As of now, I am only able to do a few reps before I need to rest and start again. I have watched several videos on proper technique to focus on the biceps while doing chin-ups but perhaps once I am able to do more reps, I will start to "feel" the biceps engaging more, instead of my back. Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all!
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Thread: Chin-ups for biceps
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03-20-2024, 10:43 AM #1Registered User
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Chin-ups for biceps
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03-20-2024, 11:13 AM #2Registered User
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I tend to feel the biceps most when going a bit closer in chinups(I like to judge my ideal close grip distance by pointing palms away and letting my thumbs touch), but they are still a fairly tiring exercise so be ready for em!
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03-20-2024, 04:25 PM #3Registered User
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Agree with closer grip chin-up. Work up to 3 sets of 10 then go weighted for 6 to 8. After that, do inverted row with wider grip, fat grip, and palms neutral, 3 sets of as many reps as you can. After that, strict dumbbell wide curls, 4 sets of 10, alternate when too difficult to do simultaneous reps.
Chin-ups and rows are heavy compound exercises from the point of view of an arm bicep. Many supporting muscles will assist but the biceps will get bigger and stronger.
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