1989 Honda Civic timing belt replacement

I need to replace my timing belt--each time I have done this in the past, I have had a horrible time removing the crankshaft pulley. In removing the bolt for the pulley, the clutch slips and it cannot be removed without resorting to air wrenches. A friend told me a quick solution for this is to use a break bar socket wrench and place it on the bolt, then strap the breaker bar to the frame, then kick the engine with the starter--the revolution of the engine would loosen the bolt. Is this a wise solution?