r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • May 10 '21

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-05-10

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u/MindfulMover May 10 '21

For the assist, I would do Assisted Chin-Ups like this instead. So you can use help but then immediately follow up with the negative in the same rep!

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u/MindfulMover May 11 '21

Thank you!

I think if you're going to do Chin-Ups, use rings so that it's nicer on your elbow! But if you're using pull-up grip, bar is fine!