LP and just started Chins

[Matthew Spicka]

So I just started doing chins and am not exactly sure how many to add and how to progress them.

I have added them on my b day and my goal is to do more than I have done on the previous day, no mater how I get there. I can currently do between 3-5 reps per set. I did a 15 reps one day and 16 the next.

Is this typically how to program these? The book says three sets, but only puts me at 12-15 reps.

Stats: 45 yrs 219 lb 6'

Thank you,
Matt

[Pete Troupos]

Personally, I like 4 sets for chins.
Depending on the trainee and the training goals, you could attack it a few different ways.
You could look to add 1-2 reps every session:
Monday - 3,3,3,3 Wed - DL Fri - 4,4,3,3
And slowly creep them up that way.
You could also chin 2x a week rather than once every 5-6 days.
I believe Niki has an article on here as well.

[Matthew Spicka]

Thank you, I also found the below article after I posted.

Training the Chin-Up, Pt 2 | Niki Sims