|
Chin-Up
The chin-up is similar in form to the pull-up, except you use an underhand grip. Chin-ups are a good way to strengthen and tone your back, arms, and abdominal muscles.
Follow the instructions below when doing a chin-up.
- While standing on the pool deck, set the bar height for the desired amount of resistance. The higher the bar, the more resistance is provided.
- Enter the pool and position yourself directly in front of and facing the Pool-Up bar.
- Select a hand grip. Chin-ups are done using the underhand grip, meaning the palms of your hand are facing toward you with your thumbs pointed away from each other. Narrow your grip to focus more on strengthening and toning your biceps. Widen your grip to focus more on strengthening and toning your back.
- Lift your chest up toward the bar so that your chin can reach over the bar. The motion should be smooth. Keep your hands at the same position on the bar.
- Pause briefly and then lower yourself back into the water. Keep your torso straight and try not to rock back and forth.
- Pause once you've lowered yourself to the starting position, and then repeat the exercise.
|
