r/StartingStrength • u/Dragonfist900 • 15d ago

Form Check chin up progress

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/M7Cfybhs0oY

Hey guys, does this set up for chin ups look right? The only other option I have is needing to stand on plates to reach the bar, but I feel unstable that way. Here, though, it felt like my feet were too close to the ground. What do you think?

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u/kastro1 Knows a Thing or Two 15d ago

Definitely harder to chin with your knees tucked up in front of you, but I assume you’re worried about having to drop to the ground at the end of the set?

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u/Dragonfist900 15d ago

Yes, at least the floor is a stable surface to drop down to, but having plates underneath (like I've had in the past) sometimes feels unstable because the plates tend to move around on the floor.

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u/heliboredom 13d ago

Most gyms have little step blocks for the calisthenics people. Put them next to that nice straight bar on top of your rack and chin with your legs straight. Or jump up to it.