How To Do More Than One Stinking Pull-up Routine | The Art of Manliness

[@ZNA_Productions]

"You're gonna get up to the top position, and then slowly let yourself down." Dang man. That got a little too real.

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[@USpatriot741776]

The pullups where you let yourself down slowly are called negatives.

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[@Brynjar1]

+USpatriot741776 eccentric part of the movement

[@NotDumbJustLazy]

The thing about pull-ups is, getting the first one is always the hardest. Once you've overcome that barrier, doing subsequent pull-ups become easier. Also, great video!

[@MrCmon113]

No. It gets harder with every pull up. Took me a couple of weeks to get from 0 to 5 just dicking around. Over a year later I'm at 8 and I'm looking for any tips that might help me develop strength. I didn't train hard for all of that year, but I always had periods in which I did large volumes of pull ups regularly.

[@82blastoff]

5 sets of 10 pullups (with a 45 sec break) is a whole lot! Most people at your local gym won't be able to do that, let alone some beginner who just started doing pull-ups five weeks ago.

[@MrCmon113]

Please tell me this is a joke video. The people in the comments seem to think that's actually possible.

[@nickslens]

Oh man, the ever-so-elusive and jerkface-ish pull up. For me, in order to move past a plateau of a 5 max, I did a max set once or twice EVERY DAY. Previously, I tried so many different routines, but the consistency of every day really helped me, and in two months, my max went from 5 to 17. Crazy.

[@Ultradude604]

***** Listen to this man. This is the advice. Simple. Just do as much as you can. As often as you can.

[@MrCmon113]

Just one or two sets every day? ~10 sets a week? What were you doing before the "plateau"?

[@MrCmon113]

@@Ultradude604 How is 10 times in a week "as often as you can"? That's only as often as you can if you're talking about masturbation in a man with very low libido. It's not as often as you can with pull ups.

[@Ryan_Haydon84]

Negatives have worked wonders for me. I used to only be able to do one or two at a time, now I do between 8 and 10 and I follow that up with 10 to 12 negatives. Trust me, it really works!

[@drvarunsharma2096]

I will try,to do 10 pull-ups is my dream

[@slackerengi2401]

0:49 They're also called negatives Another option is resistance bands

[@NotLobstrHandz]

Used this technique for about two months now. Today i made the first legit pull-up in my life. Thanks, man!

[@kieranm9340]

This channel is everything anybody could ever want.

[@barlotardy]

I can only do one pullup, but I also weigh 280, so one is still pretty respectable.

[@WilliamKister]

Bradford Taylor That is a pretty good pull-up then.

[@SirMorganD]

Dumb question, how can i search for music like that one? is really inspirating.

[@eboy4032]

JUST DO IT -shia

[@CatalleyaStorm]

Thank you for this. I've been stuck at one pullup for a while. I can do more on the pull up machine at the gym with the seat that helps. But with my own body weight I cant. I'm going to work on this!

[@TheEsoterist]

For everyone here, DO THE PROPER FORM. I see so many people at my gym doing 'neck-ups' where there back barely moves and they're moving their heads closer to the bar to try and achieve the ROM. Also don't move your legs at all. People swing their legs up to create momentum and make getting to the top of the movement easier. Make sure you are truly isolating the back by forcing your elbows down towards the floor.

[@urahararocking]

when i feel comfortable with my Starting Strength routine i'm going to employ this! thanks Brett

[@MrWendellsowersiii]

Before going into the military I really focused on my pull-up strength, I would do a max set of pull-ups every time I passed my pull-up bar at home. I went from 15 dead hang to 30 strict from pull-ups.

[@josephturner8980]

Nice video, Brett! Love the site. It was always my goal in life to be able to do push ups and pull ups. Now that I can do several sets of 10 push ups, I'm working on increasing that, however, I'm still working on the aided pull up. Being a 300+ lb man (trust me, I'm in shape), pull ups are going to be tricky, but, if I can just do one in 5 weeks, I'll be ecstatic.

[@Cris18Martinez]

Lmao I think he messed up on week 5 no way in hell did he mean 5 sets of 10 probably 1 set of 10. 5 sets of 10 is no easy feat even for an avid gym goer.

[@Martsafrigide]

Thanks for this Brett, I've always wanted to do pull ups but didn't know where to start til now lol

[@efekaya3860]

He already said "and if not just restart the cycle all over again" why are you guys so negative?

[@GuillaumeVerdonA]

Actually a good program except the week 4 to week 5 jump

[@MrCmon113]

The rest is already garbage and week 4 is utterly unrealistic. Week 5 is impossible. No one ever did anything like that. The guy who made the video obviously has no clue or this is some sort of joke.

[@stanrozenberg9352]

This is great advice I just want to mention on the "reverse" pull up a.k.a. Eccentric pull up or negative pull up, be very careful not to do too many reps at first. Eccentric exercises are known for being the biggest reason of getting delayed muscle soreness and can actually reverse your progress breaking down your muscle too much.

[@MrCmon113]

That's not great advice, that's absolutely impossible. Even if you're the most genetically gifted person on earth and taking all of the steroids you can find, there is absolutely no way, you'll go from 0 pull ups to 5 sets of 10 in a row in only 5 weeks. It's utter nonsense.

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[@Hunteronix]

You are the F*cking best. I went from none and struggling to hold myself up to 2 in the course of 4 days. Keep up the good work I have watched all of you videos and I would love for more.

[@kgpnerd]

I'm falling in love with that mustache.

[@misterneckbreaker88]

Lat pull down machine run the rack 10 reps up weight a plate keep going till you can’t do 10 half the weight go to failure. By time you can do your body weight on the machine you can do a pull up.

[@NenadNarana]

Just what I've been looking for. Thank you manly man!

[@Nick-jp8cn]

Thank you Brett! This is the exercise video I've been waiting for!

[@ankitsundriyal4772]

Any person starting calisthenics should read Convict condition by Paul Wade. I do calisthenics cause I don't always have a gym available,also the sheer dexterity that comes with master bodyweight movements is just awesome.

[@tojiroh]

A GREAT addition to your pull-ups is wrapping two small towels around the bar (I have a bar set in my bedroom's door frame, great morning workout), and grab them like you'd be grabbing two short lengths of rope. It'll do wonders for your forearms, wrists, and hands (grip strength)! Must-read books: Pavel Tsatsouline's "Power to the People!" (on strength training and prepping your body for exertion) and Paul Wade's "Convict Conditioning" (on the amazing results of simple bodyweight exercises like pull-ups, squats, and their higher tier cousins, like the one-arm pull-up/push-up, and the pistol squat).

[@jims512]

Eccentrics. Knew it. Good strategy.

[@heavymetaljess_]

The music in the video is great. Do you have details? I'd love to add it to my workout mix.

[@filmrice997]

It sounds like the Robocop theme.

[@MastahDriver]

Notice how he has the right technique. He puts his thumb under the bar. Not over. Helps engage the forearms. --SheepDog

[@CountArtha]

The reverse pull-up you described is called a "negative."

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[@mrvlhs]

I hope you're not lying to me, Brett!

[@dazmanshears]

Thanks for the advice Freddie!

[@FormulaKimball]

"You mean to tell me you can't do one stinking pull-up?!" Gotta love Gunnery Sergeant Hartman...

[@solijss9059]

This is the best do more pull ups video... thx man

[@MrEJDahl]

@ArtofManliness Typically, you would call the "reverse pull-up" a "negative pull-up."

[@SirRandomMonkey]

make sure when you do this that you keep your shoulder blades pulled back and down. To do this, imagine pinching a pencil between your shoulder blades, and pulling your armpits towards your heels. This helps develop strong shoulder muscles, and reduces potential for shoulder injury.

[@hunkschannel]

Great routine thanks

[@timothyhough6717]

Great plan and introduction to pull ups or those who have no experience. In the Marine Corps we often hit Recon Ron's pull up plan. Caution, you need to have a good base before hitting the Recon Ron pull up plan. Brett your plan would be a good intro. Once they complete your plan, then hit Recon Ron's. You will be doing max sets of 20 in no time. Semper.

[@telephones3]

what is the song? anyone knows please?

[@TekMoliGy]

In my opinion i think if someone can only do 1 pull up at a time they might need to take up to 3-5 minutes between each set to be able to do 12 sets. Powerlifters that lift extremely heavy for low reps take around this amount of time inbetween sets. I'm only posting this not to criticize the workout plan of the video but just to let beginners know they shouldn't be surprised if they need a longer rest in between sets.

[@AmorFati777X]

What's he music used in this video called/from?

[@JustinasD]

Breathe out on the positive phase (going up), inhale on the negative (going down).

[@eckomind]

I can't even do one pull up. I'm going to try your advice. Thanks.

[@imhellag]

Going from 1 pull up to multiple is surprisingly easy if you work out at all. It's at like 7 or 10+ you kind of plateau.

[@CountArtha]

Not if you do the Armstrong Program!

[@MrCmon113]

It depends on the person where they first plateau. Could be at 3, could be at 15.

[@luismejia5572]

i do my pull ups outside of walmart where you put the shopping carts

[@TheLoobis]

That makes perfect sense.

[@samnub7912]

0:55 I must be doing a great job already, I'm constantly letting myself down. Jacked lats, here I come!

[@wilsonw02]

I wonder if this progression style would work with other lifts

[@thatguypaul8759]

do i need a moustache for such routine ?

[@YeoUYa31]

It's so great!!! Thx for tips~~

[@VanwattGymChannel]

Brett - can Mark still do pullups?

[@Ixnatifual]

Rippetoe? He can do pullups. However he rarely has time for them, being busy curling in the squat rack.

[@Pablo-ye1jc]

High frequency is the most important thing. Doing pullups 3 times a week is the most effeicent way by faaaaar. Do negatives and with bands also

[@Marakkis]

Dat mustache.

[@beyondtheview9668]

If you can't do "negatives" "reverse pull ups" then do "hang ups" just hang from the bar until your arms give, rest and repeat

[@marekvodicka]

Thanks I'll try this out

[@vladshtinin9118]

On week 6 you're gonna do 10 sets of 50 pull-ups.

[@TheCrimsonAtom]

I can already do 4 pull-ups but I'm pretty much knackered after it. So I guess it would be better I do 2 with sets?

[@Romanog80]

Awsome vid.... I've done something similar... It works I use to not be able to do one, now I do over 100 before I even start my back workout.

[@jonh886]

***** i used not able to do one, now I'm able to do 200 before i start benching....get the drift???

[@mantasvisockis4509]

yeah, i was barely able to do 1, now i do over 300 before actual workout

[@WailorChannel]

***** not 9000, over 9000!!

[@lep4372]

Gianni Romano Might as well change your username to "Fullofshit"

[@Romanog80]

Not in a sitting! 4 sets 25 or more a set depending on how the body feels. Usually 1 to 2 min break in between. I thought it was pretty good considering I couldn't get any. I'm 155 lbs... Most people I work out with can do a lot more.

[@keepiticy]

im pretty fat but i can do 7 navy SEAL pull ups, and 7 REAL dis, but only 25 push ups.So my question is, will my reps go up drastically when i lose weight? i know it's a dumb question but i know a guy who was in the same position as me but his reps stayed the exact same

[@jkphilosophy101]

wanted to see how many pullups i could do.. just did and its 13 with the front grip, i cant believe it its longtime since i did pullups so i guess thats good.

[@LJVCovers]

In 5 weeks you'll go from not being able to rep out 2 pull-ups to 5 sets of 10 with 45 second rests?! That's simply untrue. I've been doing strictly calisthenics for 5 months now and can rep out 16 pull-ups; there's no way, however, even someone like me could do 5 sets of 10 with such little rest.

[@nickfinns8162]

What do you mean so little rest? 45 seconds is a very generous rest time

[@mattnorum4558]

Valid points but it's still a short rest you're basically hopping off and right back on and muscle fatigue will be high. This situation isnt someone who is performing 100s of reps in a workout so that set of 10 will be more taxing than on someone with more muscular endurance built up.

[@MrCmon113]

@@nickfinns8162 Lol, no it's not. You wouldn't be able to do this even with three minutes rest.

[@MrCmon113]

@@mattnorum4558 There is no way you'll get to 10 reps in 5 weeks anyways. Not to speak of 10 reps five times in a row. That just shows that the guy has absolutely no idea what he's talking about.

[@willgggg900]

@@MrCmon113 bro why you in every comment 9just go to the gym

[@Esquizojungla]

how would you cope with tennis elbow, which, apart from being chronic, comes back whenever i decide to give my back muscles a try. And the epicondilytis comes back on the very first day, no matter how long before i warm up!

[@Motoruven]

Once you reach 5-6 reps with clean form, a lot of people start platoueing. My tip would 2 things: Add weight and do heavy singles and doubles, and secondly, very between a prone and a supine grip. That's pullups vs chinups for you.

[@MrCmon113]

I only want to be better at pull ups though. I don't think my brachioradialis limits my pull ups atm. Also every calisthenics guy has a different answer. Being able to do 8, I shouldn't need any specific tricks to progress. I eat enough, so either I'm not getting enough sleep or my genetics are just horribe.

[@mwevanne]

Seria interessante ter dicas sobre exercícios calistênicos matinais: rotina, ritmo, quais fazer, etc.

[@ARCHIBALDHAX]

Another variant is investing in a heavy duty powerlifting band. Fasten it by the the bar and put your knee in the loop. That way, it assists you more at the bottom and less at the top. You'll be able to bang out reps and still get a good workout until you're able to do pull ups without assistance. Great ego booster!

[@newecreator]

I guess I need to practice to do 6 reps of pull-ups.

[@MaartenBlij]

Could this be the only exercise for upper body strength or should you combine it with other exercises?

[@NeoFryBoy]

Pull ups will not workout your lower back, abs, chest, forearms, or triceps. You can do pushups for the arms and chest, and a core routine like insanity for lower back and abs. Though body weight workouts will only get you so far.

[@NeoFryBoy]

***** I only use dips for focusing on the serratus muscle. That's my vanity muscle. I would think pushups are better for chest and dips better for tris.

[@Fan-in2lh]

nice

[@DaveCZ007]

5 sets / 10 reps? impossible after 5 weeks

[@GreekAssasin101]

well... did you try it ? How do you know?

[@DaveCZ007]

+Salty Candy I can do 25 strict pull ups in a row and this would be very difficult for me...

[@OscarEnMexico]

show us your 25 strict in a row

[@wilsonw02]

Depends on how much you weigh

[@empowermph]

Fed up with my frail physique, & awkward gay scene @ LA Fitness, I bought an Iron Gym. Some days I could do 4-5 pullups max, others I could barely do 1. Very frustrating. Why? Posture, Form & Breathing. Keep your legs straight & relaxed, no bent knees, no swinging. Controlled reps with proper form leads to balanced weight distribution and more reps. Shortly after my form check, I was doing sets of 10 reps x3, then x4 circuits, now Im doing weighted reps. Bodyweight gets you cut to start, weighted gets the best pump and gains. It's all about rep form, increasing reps to failure, calm inhale down-exhale up, and determination to get the body & health results you want. Couple months, few minutes a day, people notice your new body before you do. Guys respect the work & pain you put in, Girls want it and will flirt. Not just the muscle, Im not swole, but Im muscular, my confidence is up, testosterone is up, and girls can sense that. The deep breathing turns each set into a meditation, increases overall mental clarity, helps bone density, many benefits. I feel different, more like a man on a mission. My sex drive is up, my life standards & aspirations going up. Keeps you going. Evolution & Fitness go hand in hand.

[@ASRMN27]

Need a video on How to do more than one stinkin muscle up

[@Cartman2428]

I’m still in the beginning phase of just doing the negatives, can’t do a full one yet. How many sets/reps of negatives should you do and how often a week should you do them? Thanks

[@maffbuckley600]

I did reverse pull up but hit my chin on the bar and broke my neck- now I’m on the floor waiting for help.. 🤣

[@brockgrizzlybearpuncher9790]

Thanks, this helped a lot :)

[@IPv6Freely]

I'm confused... the first step is to let yourself down slowly. But how do you get up there in the first place if you can't yet do a pull up?

[@NeoFryBoy]

Chris J Another method you could use is: get a door frame pull up bar and rest your legs on the chair. Reduced weight = easier pull up. And you'll be doing an actual pull up with proper breathing.

[@sylvanstrength7520]

NeoFryBoy But that is only if you don't weigh too much for the door frame.

[@Seth6000]

Awesome!!

[@DAVOinIN]

What is your max set?

[@link6891]

Music?

[@denverbiketeam5279]

Hi Brett - curious about the first phase of this - how many reverse pull ups should I do - just go till max? three times a week?

[@lcs62626]

I'm beginning today, next month I'll post the results.

[@jedybg]

The gradation was good until week 5. Going from 3x6 to 5x10 for one week would be very hard for beginners. I'd suggest inserting at least one more week in between ( 4x8 ). Also not being able to do those and restarting from the beginning is not a great idea - if you can do 10,10,8,5,3 and you go to 16 sets of 1 or even 3 sets of 6 is a giant downgrade. Instead just repeat that concrete session every time and try to add as much pullups as you can on every set that is below 10.

[@MrCmon113]

Week 4 is already completely unrealistic, week 5 is impossible. No one has ever done that in the history of ever. Even if you started out overweight, got liposuction, secretly had perfect genetics for pull ups and took steroids, you wouldn't be able to do that. Impossible.

[@darinbarfield8738]

I used to jump up on the bar and pop out 20-25 pull ups with little or no great exertion, But that was 30-35 years ago, and numerous surgeries since....Over last 20 years. Though I’ve stayed active and in decent shape considering, I haven’t attempted a pull up in decades, tried to do a few at my daughters school and was surprised 😮, I knew I couldn’t do 20, but thought I would do 5-6 fairly easily, I struggled to do 3-4 and they weren’t pretty. So I got a little pull up thing that goes above the doorway, trying to wake up dormant 💪 muscle groups without pulling a muscle or tearing a tendon, Plus I’ve had major abdominal surgeries in last couple years, and you’d be surprised as to how crucial the ab muscles are, even in upper body pull ups, so it’s felt in abdominal as well... Anyway, I hope to be able to do 10-15 clean pull ups in a couple months. Right now I can do a few but they are sloppy.

[@lizzy__brock]

Darin Barfield watch the Athlean X video on pull ups, it’s great and got me within a few weeks to up my pull up game

[@m73y]

You look like Freddie Mercury😂😂

[@spruceformen5060]

Long-term (i.e. years) progression (reps, sets, weight, decrease in rest period) + consistency are the secrets to building strength/muscle. There are no quick fixes, period. There are a million ways to program. All share the common thread above.

[@FullMetalPower7]

Art of Manliness what is your take on *underhand* pull ups ? since here you have done overhand pull ups

[@NotLegato]

that progress. you know, it took me 2-3 weeks to be able to do a single pull up. it then took me probably two months to be able to do 4 or 5 for 3 sets. almost a year of training, and i'm doing 9,9,8. come on. of course everyone's progress varies depending on genetics, height, weight and all, but still, that's so unrealistic.

[@MrCmon113]

It's utterly impossible. It wouldn't have been any less realistic if he told us to flap our arms and fly. He clearly has no idea what he's talking about at all. Even if you have the best possible genetics and take steroids, you would never be able to follow this progression.

[@yisraeldov]

How many reps/sets do you do for the reverse pullups ? I have been doing reverse/negative pullups for a few weeks now and finding it hard to make progress. How does this work in with other training ( dead lifts )

[@DrDanex]

can I use this for chinups?

[@m35926]

I used to do 25 then a set of 15 then a set of 10 and finally I would do 3 sets of negatives but then I got lazy...and fat.

[@Sven_protector]

Watching again in 2022!

[@neoeyebeleave]

Music sounds like "Mindfields" by The Prodigy. Was that on purpose? :P

[@spidrmage]

if i stop at about 45 degrees on the way down, am I just half repping? I can do about 12-13 of these, but I see different discussions on what constitutes a full repetition.

[@WilliamKister]

spidrmage You will just lack full strength through the entire range of motion.

[@ishowyouapple]

How long does it take from reverse pull ups to 1 good pull up? Months?

[@TFM8]

ishowyouapple no, it depends on you actually. how often you train and how much strenght you gain...if you are young I would say one or two weeks.

[@witardedphuc]

Tomas Ma yup, it was the same for me. it's about training frequency/volume. 1-2 weeks of negatives sound about right. also it helps if you're not carrying a whole lot of excess weight.

[@MrCmon113]

Depends on your weight and prior strength. Could be literally a day. Could be years.

[@SirBazoongi]

You look like a mix of Freddie Mercury and Seth McFarlain

[@vangelderresike]

Arch your back and pull towards your chest. You use more lats.