Chins

Squatty · 15-06-2006, 11:49 PM

For the last six months I've been doing back twice a week as it was by far my weakest bodypart.

From not including chins (I was being a wuzz because I could barely get two reps out), I now do four sets and don't go below 10 reps, usually up to 15.

Is this the point when I add a weight to the belt or should I continue to concentrate on increasing reps

Any suggestions would be great

chalk · 16-06-2006, 12:58 AM

I would increase the weights. Aim for 5-12 reps max.
Also, twice a week may be ok for some people but I suggest training it once a week. 12 sets max.
You don't say what exercises you actually do for your back but
I do wide grip pull-downs 4 sets of 6-12reps
seated rows 4 sets of 6-10 reps
and finish with some assisted chins. Approx 3 sets of as many as poss. usually between 5-10
Also....
1. don't train your chest on the same day. Biceps are the prefered.
2. EAT, EAT,EAT, theres a lot of muscle to build.
3. Shoulders and trap exercises are vital to giving a good back.

15-06-2006, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	Chins For the last six months I've been doing back twice a week as it was by far my weakest bodypart. From not including chins (I was being a wuzz because I could barely get two reps out), I now do four sets and don't go below 10 reps, usually up to 15. Is this the point when I add a weight to the belt or should I continue to concentrate on increasing reps Any suggestions would be great

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16-06-2006, 12:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
chalk Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 262 Rep Power:	I would increase the weights. Aim for 5-12 reps max. Also, twice a week may be ok for some people but I suggest training it once a week. 12 sets max. You don't say what exercises you actually do for your back but I do wide grip pull-downs 4 sets of 6-12reps seated rows 4 sets of 6-10 reps and finish with some assisted chins. Approx 3 sets of as many as poss. usually between 5-10 Also.... 1. don't train your chest on the same day. Biceps are the prefered. 2. EAT, EAT,EAT, theres a lot of muscle to build. 3. Shoulders and trap exercises are vital to giving a good back.