Among other types of exercises, pull-ups are known for building strength, improving posture, enhancing core strength, and burning fat. However, not everyone can do this exercise, especially if you are a beginner.
So, to help you here are the four-step guide to get your first Pull-Up. These tips are shared by a user named “Tamar Gruwell” on platform X.
Foundational Strength: To build a strong foundation do rows and more rows. These horizontal pulling exercises cover many benefits that result from vertical pull-ups.
Vertical Pulling: Slowly get your hand on the vertical pull-up. Both lat pulldown and bands can be used for this purpose.
Arm Strength: In pull-ups, your biceps work hard. So, do back exercises to strengthen arms by using bicep curls or hammer curls, etc.
Get Comfortable with Your Body Weight: Start with a dead hang by using the ground or a box to offload some weight at first. It strengthens your grip and improves shoulder health while preparing you for your first pull-up.
Other than dead hang you can also start doing isometrics, eccentrics, etc.
The upper body accumulates needed strength over time by training from different angles and grips. By consistently working in these four areas- horizontal pull, vertical pull, arm strength, and body weight strength, you are likely to get your first pull-up in an easier way than you think.
These tips are for educational purposes only. Beginners are advised to train under supervision to avoid any mishaps.