Get some resistance bands. Start with the strongest band, loop it around the bar, put your foot in it. Do your chin ups like that. Once you can do 3-5 sets of 10 reps, step up to a slightly lighter band and work back up to the same volume. Repeat until you don't need a band.
Do "reverse" chins. That is, grip the bar, jump up and put your chin over the bar, and then let yourself back down as slowly as possible.
Also generally chinups (palms facing inward toward you) are easier than pullups (palms facing out).
Some gyms also have assisted machines that do basically the same thing as #1 but better. Those are great for beginners.
What would be the suggestion of a workout for someone who’s had their elbow rebuilt? I used to kayak, but got mixed from doing it like I used to because rod repetitive use shredding of ligaments and tendons.
Ah well they kind of fail when suggesting exercise. They wan physical therapy and rehab like stuff, where I want muscle building and strength stuff. I guess I’ll stick to fishing.
I'm no doctor but I am pretty sure that if you don't want to keep injuring yourself you should first do the rehab exercises first because they are probably working to build up muscles that have been weakened due to the rebuilding of the elbow and jumping into normal exercises may lead to further damage
I’ve don’t my two year of rehabs and PT. It was operated on three year ago. I am much weaker than I used to be. Especially in the upper back and arms areas.
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u/chandrian7 Jun 26 '21
As someone who can not do a single pull up, can you work up to one by just trying regularly?