Question About Chins

[Prince_Troll]

Okay so I am very new to exercise altogether. The routine I am doing calls for chin ups, but I don't have access to a bar. Would a lat pull machine set to my own weight have the same effect? If not, what would be the easiest way to find a bar, without going to a gym. I am using my apartment complex fitness center, which is mostly well equipped, except for the bar. Thanks in advance!

 

[Phineas]

do you have access to a Smith Machine? Because you could set the bar to the top setting and just cross your legs and there should be room.

I think reverse grip pulldowns would suffice, but I imagine chins would still be better, since there's no leverage in the lift (unless you swing yourself up).

 

[PushAndPull]

I bought one of thoses pull-up bars that fit between your doorway and it works great.

 

[Perdido]

Would a lat pull machine set to my own weight have the same effect?

I think so.

 

[Gazhole]

I would be very impressed if you could lat pulldown with your bodyweight without any previous experience training.

I would buy one of the doorway ones if you can.

 

[Phineas]

I would be very impressed if you could lat pulldown with your bodyweight without any previous experience training.

I would buy one of the doorway ones if you can.

Speaking of, why is it that it's harder to lat pulldown your own weight than on pullups? I would think the free weight variation would be more difficult.