I was at your place once. I have been playing for 6 years and have done some 'crazy' things to build strength in my hands. I strung my guitar with gauge 10's and pinched the fretboard between my thumb and forefinger. I set the guitar on a chair or couch, then I lifted the entire guitar between those two fingers. Pretty soon, you will be barring like crazy. I would get your guitar checked out by a tech to make sure the action is okay.