Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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I figured I could get these across quick so it was a good option for #shorts. If you've struggled with learning pull ups, these 6 steps are guaranteed to get you there. You start off with horizontal pulling (bodyweight rows) to build some strength in scapular retraction. Then move on to vertical pulling exercises, which are two variations of assisted pull ups with feet on the floor. Those lead to pull up negatives and then finally assisted pull-ups with a band. I've never seen this progression not work.
If you find negatives too difficult, add bent-arm hangs (holding the top position of a pull up) as a step before negatives. Build that up to a solid 10-second hold.
Only you can determine when's the right time to try the next progression, but as a general rule of thumb you can aim for a solid 8 reps in a set as a target.
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⏩⏩⏩ Get 10% OFF BaseBlocks calisthenics equipment with my promo code MTG10 at checkout! https://baseblocks.fit
OTHER EQUIPMENT I USE:
(Use promo code MINUS10 for 10% OFF!)
► Duonamic Eleviia Grips: bit.ly/3jy4POM
► Rubberbanditz: bit.ly/3ofAmqF
► My workout app: https://trybe.do/MinusTheGym
I figured I could get these across quick so it was a good option for #shorts. If you've struggled with learning pull ups, these 6 steps are guaranteed to get you there. You start off with horizontal pulling (bodyweight rows) to build some strength in scapular retraction. Then move on to vertical pulling exercises, which are two variations of assisted pull ups with feet on the floor. Those lead to pull up negatives and then finally assisted pull-ups with a band. I've never seen this progression not work.
If you find negatives too difficult, add bent-arm hangs (holding the top position of a pull up) as a step before negatives. Build that up to a solid 10-second hold.
Only you can determine when's the right time to try the next progression, but as a general rule of thumb you can aim for a solid 8 reps in a set as a target.
► Say hi on social:
Instagram: instagram.com/minusthegym
Facebook: facebook.com/minusthegym
► Other gear I use and recommend:
Parallettes: amzn.to/398DNdD
Ab Wheel: amzn.to/3tKxR2m
Swiss Balls: amzn.to/3lJLImz
PowerBlock Dumbbells: amzn.to/3lFnQ3y
My Camera: amzn.to/3c94CQz
Tripod: amzn.to/3rbx8p2
GorillaPod: amzn.to/31brPv6
Ring light: amzn.to/2PlNHRO
Room mic: amzn.to/3sehNFt
