Not able to add reps anymore. 7 reps for push ups, 1 for chin ups, x reps for inverted rows(specific angle)?

Asked by: Sharon Harris

How many reps of chin-ups?

Bigger Arms and Back



To build prowess in your biceps and back muscles, use chin-ups as part of a workout progression. Once you can pretty readily do 12 to 15 chin-ups, move to multiple sets with 10 reps in each set. For a few weeks, do two sets of 10 chin-up reps.

Are chin-ups enough for back?

“The muscles that are targeted when performing chin/pull-ups include all of the major pulling muscles on your back. This includes your lats, trapezius, rhomboids, erector spinae, teres major, and your arms (in particular the biceps),” says Stark.

How often can you do chin-ups?

No matter what your age, you can maintain a healthy body weight, add lean muscle tissue and stay, or get, healthy. General guidelines may change based on your fitness level, but any resistance exercises such as pullups, chinups and dips should be done two or three times each week.

How long to rest between chin up sets?

60 seconds

So as the number of reps you perform decreases, the amount of weight you use increases. Do each workout 3 times a week; rest 60 seconds between each set.

How can I increase my chin-up reps?

As far away from your ears as you can you know hold it momentarily. And then return back to the dead hang shoulders relaxed position and repeat for reps.

Is 8 chin-ups good?

Men should be able to perform at least 8 pull-ups, and 13-17 reps is considered fit and strong. And women should be able to perform between 1-3 pull-ups, and 5-9 reps is considered fit and strong.

Do chin-ups give you big biceps?

The pull-up mostly targets your upper back and lats, along with the brachioradialis (forearm) and other parts of your upper body to a lesser extent. The chin-up on the other hand places a greater emphasis on your biceps and brachialis. It also activates your forearms, teres major, and posterior delts.

Do chin-ups build wider back?

Chin-ups can help you build both back thickness and width arguably better than any other exercise, providing you select the right type and execute them in a specific way.

Is 20 chin-ups good?

Assuming you’re not already capable of doing 15–20 or more pullups in a single set, you’ll see improvements in your upper-body muscular strength.

How long should 10 reps take?

A typical set of 10 reps for an average lifter will take anywhere from 15-25 seconds depending on lifting speed. By putting a muscle under longer bouts of strain, you can cause extensive muscle breakdown leading to sleeve-busting muscles.

Why do powerlifters rest so long?

Longer rest is only appropriate for the main working sets, implement shorter rest (1-3 min) for the warm-up sets. Rest as long as necessary so that you know you will get the set. If you know you will smash the next set with just 2 minutes of rest, then just take that.

Should you go all the way down on chin-ups?

Your arms must be straight before you pull yourself up. Hang on the bar with your elbows locked. Lower yourself all the way down between reps. This will be harder because the range of motion is longer.

How many chin-ups can the average man do?

How many reps of Chin Ups should I be able to do? How many reps of Chin Ups can the average lifter do? The average male lifter can do 14 reps of Chin Ups. This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive achievement.

Are Slow pull-ups better?

If you’re working towards your first pull-up, recovering from an upper body injury, or can’t do more than 3-5 strict pull-ups in a row, slow pull-ups are better as they can help you build more shoulder and lat strength. Fast pull-ups are better for developing more power in the upper body, but they aren’t for beginners.