Pull Ups For Beginners: Progressions

PULL UP PROGRESSIONS

WORKING TOWARDS YOUR FIRST PULL UP?  It can be intimidating and even physically impossible to just start doing pull up if you're a beginner. 

So I'm sharing three progression you should start using now in order to build strength through the full range of motion WITOUT BANDS OR MACHINE ASSISTANCE

1. Floor Seated Pull ups 

Progress through various bent knee positions to increase the level of difficulty and build strength 

3. Hanging Scapular Retraction 

Getting out the hole is one of the toughest parts of the pull up. This exercise will help you build strength in the mid traps and teach you how to engage your back instead of focusing on the pull with the arms

3. Jumping pull Up With an Eccentric Lowing Phase

Using a light jump to get your chin over the bar so you can build strength in the lower phase 

So even if you are working towards your first pull up or your 10th, these 3 pull up progression will help you get there. 

This is why you will see me adding them every week into my routine as I chase after my pull up goals.  

To learn more about mastering your pull ups, make sure to check out my free video guide series "3 Steps to Master Your Pull Up" right here!

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