A question on chin-ups.

[timothymayer]

Older man here who will be 60 this summer. I've read Mark's book for senior lifters. I've advanced through the first two levels, but the third one involves chin-ups. Even as a young man I had an issue doing five chin-ups (not enough upper body strength, too fat). Now, I'm an older man trying to do something about my fat butt, but I worry I won't even be able to do one chin-up.
Should I halt my advance at level #2 until I can pull my own body weight?

[Brent Carter]

Definitely don't let progress or lack thereof on the cins or pull ups determine your programming advancement.

To get some work in on chins you could try assisted with a band or if you are in a gym you might be able to find an assisted chin up machine or at the least a lat pull down.