Get Strong on Chin-Ups and Dips

July 21, 2021

Training

Amanda and Heather show what hard work, consistency, and proper training can do. It was once a struggle for these ladies to do just one chin-up and dip, but no more!

After a bout of eccentric training that ended a few weeks ago, Amanda was able to complete 4 chin-ups and Heather 7 dips. We’ve started a new phase, now doing half those numbers for multiple sets.

When all sets are completed successfully, the reward is 2½ pounds of additional loading the following week. Both Amanda and Heather started with body weight and are now using an additional 5 pounds on a chin/dip belt.

At the end of this program, we’ll retest their numbers with body weight only. I guarantee they’ll do more than when they started. That’s how you get strong!

I need to emphasize one very important point: we focus on quality! Each rep is done in perfect form – full range of motion repetitions performed in a controlled fashion.

These aren’t ballistic, partial-range “garbage” reps you see all over the internet. If you’re going to do them, do them right! Do not sacrifice quality for quantity. Slow and steady wins the race.

If you struggle with chin-ups and dips, start with eccentric training and go from there. Here are some articles to read:

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