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Originally Posted by Erin  The machine Mike is refering to is called a "chin-assist" machine. Just about all women's gyms have them, as most females I know have a very hard time doing pull-ups without an assist. What I've also done when working with another trainer is have them help just by applying a light pressure to my legs to gently help lift me, so suddenly you're lifting a little less than your full amount of body weight. |
Bingo! Just cross your feet behind you and you can easily be helped up! I agree with Steve. I love my pull-ups, and try to incorporate them into about half of my upper body workouts but they are far from essential.