Seems like you are expending an aweful lot of energy just to get in position with the db's etc. You probably use up 2 reps worth of energy just getting prepped. Be better off just using the wt belt and doing regular wtd chins.
Do these hit more middle back than pullups (since your torso is more inclined) ? I've been looking for something to do instead of chins... for some reason chins make my chest explode. Something with torso at more of an angle is what I need (take chest out of it) . These might be worth a look.
Hey retards, not everybody is 5'6" midget with T-Rex arms and 140 pounds of bodyweight. This excercise is excellent choice for someone who's tall and heavy. If you're 300 pounds and 6'8" it takes a while before you build enough strength to do regular chin-ups.
Does that make these better for people with tennis elbow?
I'm going to try these tomorrow regardless. Weighted chinups destroy my inner right elbow. My gym has a bunch of those goofy padded curved bars for chinups and no straight bars anywhere except in the rack. Hopefully this will be a good change.
@Mattatministry - For one, I control some different angles on the pull. Second, I can focus more on my back at the beginning part of the movement rather than my bicep/forearm...those are just a couple reasons why I work these into my routines sometimes...
I appreciate the honesty. I'll have to disagree though as I don't think they are worthless. There are specific reasons why I sometimes choose this lift...
Wow! I think that's the most weight I've seen anyone use on a rack chin. IIRC, some years back, Dante said Dave Henry held the record with 150ish (?).
Even if my memory's faulty, that's still mega-weight. Good job!
Does that kinda hurt your balls? I have tried it the other day with no help and than was looking stupid trying to get my self up and then I was like screw this and then I did regular chins. I tried putting a dip belt on but it weight down on my balls and wow that hurts really bad. lol
I was watching your vid and I started wondering if it was possible to do rack chins without elevating your feet. No one on youtube has shown a vid like that I really need an exercise besides regular bodyweight stuff for my back.
I have found that by doing regular chins, I work a lot of my biceps and forearms in the beginning part of the movement no matter how hard I try to pull through the bars, and I end up arcing outward during the movement. With rack chins, I can overload the weight like a weighted chin but with the angle, I can use my lats right at the start of the movement, allowing for a fuller range of motion with the lat (with very little bicep/forearm recruitment) and leading to greater lat development.
Also, i've also split my back training into 2 seperate days, one for width, and one for thickness...
Have you ever tried this/ do you think this is a good idea?
theworlddiesin6 6 months ago
@theworlddiesin6 - Yes! And I like doing this as well!
Sporto4323 4 months ago
What do you feel is the best exercise for building width in the back?
theworlddiesin6 6 months ago
ive never thought about using dumbells for this imma try it next time i hit back ha :)
Fergy64 7 months ago
just wondering what is the difference between this and pull ups in terms of muscle use. from what i see they are very similar
caijia1314 10 months ago
Seems like you are expending an aweful lot of energy just to get in position with the db's etc. You probably use up 2 reps worth of energy just getting prepped. Be better off just using the wt belt and doing regular wtd chins.
you411116tube 11 months ago
Do these hit more middle back than pullups (since your torso is more inclined) ? I've been looking for something to do instead of chins... for some reason chins make my chest explode. Something with torso at more of an angle is what I need (take chest out of it) . These might be worth a look.
RichBrIs 11 months ago
@RichBrIs - this does changethe angle a little bit, but still hits the lats pretty good...
Sporto4323 11 months ago
Hey retards, not everybody is 5'6" midget with T-Rex arms and 140 pounds of bodyweight. This excercise is excellent choice for someone who's tall and heavy. If you're 300 pounds and 6'8" it takes a while before you build enough strength to do regular chin-ups.
m5p944 1 year ago
@m5p944 - Also true...plus it's just a little different angle and takes more of your forearms out of the beginning part of the lift...
Sporto4323 1 year ago
@Sporto4323
Does that make these better for people with tennis elbow?
I'm going to try these tomorrow regardless. Weighted chinups destroy my inner right elbow. My gym has a bunch of those goofy padded curved bars for chinups and no straight bars anywhere except in the rack. Hopefully this will be a good change.
DaBabyEater 1 month ago
What reasons are they mate?
Mattatministry 1 year ago
@Mattatministry - For one, I control some different angles on the pull. Second, I can focus more on my back at the beginning part of the movement rather than my bicep/forearm...those are just a couple reasons why I work these into my routines sometimes...
Sporto4323 1 year ago
I think your videos are really good but IMO these are totally pointless, do proper weighted chins.
Mattatministry 1 year ago
@Mattatministry
I appreciate the honesty. I'll have to disagree though as I don't think they are worthless. There are specific reasons why I sometimes choose this lift...
Sporto4323 1 year ago
@Mattatministry if u think theyre pointless then dont do it, obviously its workng for this guy
hop off the dick
itsyaboiDRAY 1 year ago
@itsyaboiDRAY Bingo! There's more than one way to skin a cat...
Sporto4323 1 year ago
Great set man, you've helped me with a general idea as how to set these up myself as I don't have a training partner either. Much thanks.
heylookatmeok 2 years ago
Awesome...glad I could help!
Sporto4323 2 years ago
Wow! I think that's the most weight I've seen anyone use on a rack chin. IIRC, some years back, Dante said Dave Henry held the record with 150ish (?).
Even if my memory's faulty, that's still mega-weight. Good job!
senatus 2 years ago
Thanks!
Sporto4323 2 years ago
I'm trying these today. Thanks!
sobejogger 2 years ago
Does that kinda hurt your balls? I have tried it the other day with no help and than was looking stupid trying to get my self up and then I was like screw this and then I did regular chins. I tried putting a dip belt on but it weight down on my balls and wow that hurts really bad. lol
Sylar000000 2 years ago
I was watching your vid and I started wondering if it was possible to do rack chins without elevating your feet. No one on youtube has shown a vid like that I really need an exercise besides regular bodyweight stuff for my back.
Thanks
SteelHunter88 3 years ago
Do you not have an incline bench at your gym you can rollover and st your feet on so that you can place whatever weight you want in your lap?
Sporto4323 3 years ago
whats the advantage of doing these? does the angle change the muscles worked as opposed to regular chins?
csodave 3 years ago
I have found that by doing regular chins, I work a lot of my biceps and forearms in the beginning part of the movement no matter how hard I try to pull through the bars, and I end up arcing outward during the movement. With rack chins, I can overload the weight like a weighted chin but with the angle, I can use my lats right at the start of the movement, allowing for a fuller range of motion with the lat (with very little bicep/forearm recruitment) and leading to greater lat development.
Sporto4323 3 years ago
i plan on starting these soon and also don't have a training partner. do u find u need to set the bar in the smith pretty low to pull it off solo?
BodyBuildME 3 years ago
Just play with the height when you do these. It all depends on how far the bench is out, how short your limbs are, etc. You'll get it!
Sporto4323 3 years ago
impressive gettin that all set up solo. nice work
BodyBuildME 3 years ago
never seen that
peacemaker908 3 years ago
nice job bro!
bigtonutz 3 years ago
Wow, that's a lot of set-up for six reps! Awesome job ;)
MalevolentLyricist 3 years ago