HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST PULL-UP | Most Common Weakpoints, Progression + Accessories

[@k30093pp]

Took me three weeks, but did what she said and repeated the slow descent 5 times a day. Got my first pull up today. 6x2. It was surreal as I expected to get stuck and my head just kept rising. Thanks

[@dbtwithme]

So excited I have a new goal to get a pull-up on my own too!!

[@birgitschenk4831]

did you warm up every time or did you just do this without?

[@hananpus]

what did you do each day to get it there

[@k30093pp]

@@hananpus slow descents 5-10 times a day. Treat it like an actual workout set. Place your hands correctly as she said. Raise yourself up either jumping up or using a stool. Then hang for dear life. Then control as much as you can on the way down, slowing it down as much as possible. I also did the laying down pullups where you get under the bar, almost lay down and pull yourself.

[@hananpus]

K B thabks. I dont really have enough strengheth to lower myself slowly yet .. i just «fall» down

[@VoIPPortland]

Finally could do three. 60 years old, never done one in my life. Took 90 days of prep lol. Goal now is ten by Sept 30th.

[@resilententity470]

nice

[@sutandrachakraborty8992]

Oh great 😊!! I am 52 years old and you are my inspiration. I will definitely achieve

[@Wildwestshows]

Did you get ten yet?

[@kristabradleymusic]

Love this! 👏👏👏

[@aaaaaaaa6685]

Updates?

[@hjabbour]

My 8-year-old daughter really enjoyed this video. She is trying to strengthen her upper body for gymnastics and I am trying to get to my first pull-up. She walks around the house saying 'So Much Juicier!' and it's hilarious. Thanks for helping to inspire the younger generation by adding some humor to your video :-)

[@Faceshooter931]

generation z gang

[@beeb7380]

Lol

[@hillanderson6503]

Love it! Strong woman raising strong women!

[@EliasOwnage95]

@@sincerelymoog weirdo

[@sincerelymoog]

@@EliasOwnage95 what

[@armphonse]

It really helps that your back is super jacked so I can see what muscles I should be using 😂

[@mlak505ma]

OMG so true😂😂😂😂😂

[@Feeltheuniverse.earthbeauty]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Nataliasohh]

Fse 😂😂😂

[@samakli7561]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TremendousSax]

Except I think my back is missing those completely

[@ammess2033]

The video starts at 02:15. 1/ 02:16 The hollow body hold 2/a/ 02:50 Shoulder Shrug + Retraction 2/b/ 04:49 Scrap Pull-up 3/ 07:37 Lat Pullover 10:29 Test yourself (and record your score) 12:00 PROGRESSION: session 1 = 20second total volume 13:15 Other movements to practice

[@amiraaaaaaaa0]

Thank you!

[@ayamaria8753]

Thanks

[@mystrengthbook4783]

Man, this is actually super informative. Not that I was expecting anything different, but this is definitely one of the best how-to pull-up videos I've seen.

[@Eroenjin]

One piece of advice I always give people who are trying to do their first pull-up is to imagine bringing the elbows to the sides. This pretty much forces the body to use the lats. I have seen people go from 0 pull-ups to 3 pull-ups with this simple trick. On the subject of pull-ups: I made my first one hand pull-up yesterday!

[@emilyesnyman]

So with a more vertical than diagonal arm? (When viewed from back)

[@natmolero2137]

I just wanted to hop here and say I watched a video you did a long time ago about how to get your first pull up and downloaded your excel sheet you offered then and now (about 3 months later) I went from barely doing a 10 sec negative to doing 3 pull ups in a row!! Thank you so much for all the info!

[@gerry427]

Wow Megan, I have not viewed you on YT for a while but today I noticed how well-spoken you've become in your instructional monologue. You are extremely detailed and well-explained as you describe the movements you are trying to convey to your audience. Congrats to you and Ryan in achieving such greatness !!! Gerry from San Diego, CA

[@Megsquats]

I appreciate that. Thank you! and welcome back!

[@ajithsidhu7183]

@@Megsquats hi i can do 50 chin ups at 90 kgs but cannot do a pull up my outer bicep os weak how do I gain size on it and strength

[@RocketDragons]

I'm a guy. Can I still be a strong strong muscle mermaid princess?

[@Megsquats]

of course! merman prince if you want, but only if you want

[@kiely4561]

I think my man wants to be a princess lol

[@krystalcoates5534]

Yeah duh

[@slapskate]

Mark I'm pretty sure she was thinking about you when she said that :p

[@tokkiev.3234]

Fuck yeah bro

[@jlushefski]

My mom does pull-ups, and she's turning 60. It's such an intuitive convenient exercise that almost everyone can benefit from training.

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@ashmoutt]

I'm a 34 year old mom with 4 kids. This is my goal for the year. I've never been able to do a pull up.

[@patyb5832]

Girl,my exact same story.. let's do it 💪

[@sean.momentum]

How are you going! Update us!

[@sean.momentum]

@@patyb5832 How are you going too! Keen to know!

[@pedrhomsfizio4875]

Did you do it

[@Ummkelechi]

Updates??

[@aliciab6193]

This is the best pull up tutorial on the internet. I love how much detail you went into, made everything simple and cool. I could watch this again just for entertainment. I'm confident I know what I need to know now. I would love to see more videos that talk about muscle groups and tricks to activate them. Thanks!

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

Just got my 1st pull up after using your advise, and hit 10 dips. Your physique has hit 🔥 status, long time ago, and your humor, and incredible ability to relate and teach is on a level all its own

[@miabecerra2611]

"coke bottle muscle mermaid princess" i'm now expecting that on a t-shirt

[@Megsquats]

omg good idea

[@mikockla]

@@Megsquats omg merch please

[@MsBorkbork]

WANT

[@gwendolyncarla]

I’d buy it

[@Venezuelangel]

I second this motion for CBMMP shirts for men

[@hildtonmcconnell5626]

Good video, I am now 71 and feel like 101, when I was in my 40 's I could do 38 pull ups and 60 push ups, I keep trying to get in to shape last year I could do 60 push ups but only 9 pull ups but come summer I stopped working out and now can only do 2 pull ups going to try what you say and hop I can get in better shape this year. It seam as you get older you get out of shape very fast, Just set up a home gym so hop to be able to keep working out all year, but summer gets very busy with garden and canning in the fall. Your video is very inspiring, thank you very much.

[@cattate1492]

I have such a long way to go, but one day I'll say "I came such a long way" 👊

[@RahimaO]

how did it go

[@artdees8852]

I’m 75 and was watching sone young guys at the gym doing a couple of pull-ups. Remembering how I use to do many back when I was much younger I tried one. No way! I wasn’t even close to doing one single good pull-up! So this has been my goal for the last 30 days. I’m doing most of the exercises you have mentioned in this video. I am so close. Actually I haven’t tried one yet and think I may be able to do one. I want to wait until I can do a full one maybe two or three. Actually I want to go to my chest! Thank you for this video. I learned a few pointers. One thing for sure. Don’t let age stop you!!

[@westyw.4235]

The scap pull up is a fantastic shoulder mobility and strengthening move all by itself. Been a lifesaver after my rotator cuff repair a few years ago...

[@kaitlyntrugman6015]

Meg addresses us like Leslie Knope talked to Ann Perkins

[@Megsquats]

Wow this is the most incredible compliment I have LITERALLY ever received. Thank you for just making my day. This is exactly what I aim for, although I've never articulated that.

[@kaitlyntrugman6015]

@@Megsquats and you just made my day by replying! Best benching break ever! Love you and your content ❤ you've been more help to me than you know!

[@annamarieporter95]

You just helped me figure out why I love Meg. We all need a Leslie Knopf. 🤙

[@awakeningenergywithin]

Omg so true!!

[@riachauhan5016]

Am I the only one who read LITERALLY the way Chris says in Parks and Rec?

[@Wiigert]

Negative pullups helped ALOT when i was getting my first pullups!

[@theveryplumdarcey]

I agree negatives help a lot!!!

[@Megzm6]

What are negative pullups.

[@Wiigert]

@@Megzm6 She shows you in the video:)

[@Megzm6]

Oh yes thank you .

[@Lionheartx02]

Honestly I like that goofy energy she shares with us when changing to the next phase of prepping for pull ups. It makes me feel more engaged to her content / video. (makes me smile a little.) Thanks for the amazing video, been struggling to find out how to built myself up to complete a pull up. Cheers!!

[@tiffanybecker1591]

That pic of you without muscles was super encouraging! 😍 Also I just wanted to get my first pull up so yay for this video!

[@dreamlover122769]

love your spirit and advice and dedication and enthusiasm so wonderful and most helpful ..from London a 73 year old looking to start again here so i thank you so much young lady ..really amazing tutorial thanks

[@sean.momentum]

Great job .. i think it's important to be surrounded by positive people. I hope you're going well!

[@anthonygiancarli9089]

I have to say that this is one of the best explanations I’ve heard about how to properly perform a pull-up. This has helped me out tremendously. Job well DONE!

[@anzaeria]

I have an update. I see it's been a year since my last comment. After a lot of time and a lot of training, I can now do chin ups again. Only a small number of reps but that's still something. Such a great feeling to be able to do them again. I was doing negative chins and inverted rows every second day in my training and that helped immensely. Oh and I no longer get lower back pain when I do dead hangs. When I can do more reps on my chins, I'll start concentrating more on pull ups.

[@sarahmcconkie5038]

Perfect timing! I bought your pullup program forever ago and didn't stick with it, but I literally pulled it out last night and did Day 1 at the gym today! :D

[@Megsquats]

Yass!!

[@harley6948]

Just subscribed today, but this video showing off your back is EXACTLY what my goal is! I've known for years that lifting weights is what I need to do but always made excuses to not do it. I'm 34 and I've decided its time!! You inspire me!

[@sean.momentum]

Keep it up! I think you can do it. Have you been going well since?

[@maverickh9]

NEGATIVES 100%! I always had a hard time with sticking points, there were parts of the movement my body just didn't understand, muscles would turn on and turn off and I'd just drop uncontrolled through parts. The negatives really helped my body learn to stay activated through the full range of motion.

[@MiKeHendrycks]

i just cramped so hard doing that double bicep pose! i always squeezed my back as far back as i could thinking that was what to do....my lats are ALIVE. thanks for the great tips.

[@alena7085]

I don't have much time plus struggle with getting motivated going to the gym. But your videos have helped me so much. I use the lat.pulldown machine and can pull 40kg (started in July 2021 at 20kg) while my bodyweight is 64kg so i hope that I'll get stronger within the next year and might be able to get to the pull up within this year 👍☺️ Edit: two months later and I got my first pull up!!

[@jamesdaley1852]

i will try this out meg's , i use to do 17 reps 4 sets , but like u said i was younger and alot lighter , now i can't even do one, one man thats it , so i am going to take your advice and start all over again ,,,this way , your way , thanks meg's and ryan .

[@Megsquats]

you got this! Props to you for getting back in the game!

[@jtorres334]

Oh my... You look so buff and strong , I wanna be like you when I grow up 💛💛

[@jarrington789]

Wow, I didn't think about the assisted pullups going across. My girlfriend and I workout together and I look at your channel for inspiration for our workouts. Looking forward to trying these to help her achieve her first pullup.

[@TheDailyDose404]

I have yet to regret subscribing to your channel. You are amazing and your videos are always SO informative! Thank you for being real in your videos!

[@tinaforrestel6500]

Thank you SO MUCH for all this great information. I can’t wait to get my first pull up. You’re such an inspiration. I’m 55 with osteoporosis and I want to grow old stronger. My goal this year is to do a pull up!

[@nitemareglitch]

I love that you revisited this topic. Going to share this with my friends.

[@Megsquats]

That video definitely deserved an update. More info and more clear format in this one. Thank god I've gotten a little better at the KZbin Machine!

[@natvalero7045]

Finally. Been training for 2 years got sick how to stop for a while now im back in the game. I haf never done pull ups because they look sl hard and intimidating, but now I feel more prepared to give it a try, thank btw finally a real woman with a real body. All the other videos for women are just focused on loosing weight but never on getting strong or body building. Thank for this 💜 you won a suscriber

[@WonderMothers]

The best video I’ve seen on pull-ups. It’s my first time on your channel and I’m definitely subscribing. You’re very informative while funny and pleasant

[@williamnunn8847]

Your voice is so agreeable and relaxing when teaching.

[@coasterich1]

I’m up to three sets of ten ... thank you And my back looks amazing over three months !

[@anditeaspoon6118]

Hyperextended my elbows with inverted rows during Crossfit which kind of turned me off of Crossfit. It was a lack of understanding on my part and a lack of coaching that resulted in a stupid avoidable injury. That being said I love your channel so much. I learn so much.

[@laurendastmalchian9198]

Thanks for this video! I'm about to have a baby and my biggest long-term lifting goal is to be able to do a pull-up and build up to multiple! It will take a while to fully heal and build back core strength, but I am looking forward to it! Will be coming back to this video in the future.

[@djzipster147]

I did my first pull up last year and literally used all of these tips from my own research. the shoulder elevation in the deadhang and the negatives honestly are such a game changer.

[@dianealtman1167]

Finally a lady addressing pull-ups ❤️

[@danielcoetzee5793]

Lady...? Where...??

[@demon.lord.school]

I just started working on my pull-ups this week so this was the perfect video to hit my feed. You’re the best. Love your humor and your instruction

[@Megsquats]

Awesome :-) I hope it was helpful!

[@lenaolin4058]

Been wanting to get a pull up and haven’t been getting very far! So excited to try this out!! Thanks meg! 💪

[@moocow2oo426]

Best instructions I have ever seen for doing a pull up!!! Every point that you covered has been a serious question that I have had for a long time and you just answered them all!!!! Thanks so much for this, I am just finding you for the first time (some how?) and I'll be here more often. I can't wait to do my first pull up!!!! But I'll get there eventually!! Thanks again!!! =)

[@tonyallen3138]

This has to be the best pull-up progression I’ve ever seen. Man I wish you would’ve done that giveaway months ago, I just added 7 dead hang pull-ups earlier this month.

[@ryane2552]

Tony Allen challenge and prizes are fair game even for those who can already do 5+ pull-ups! You can always improve your rep max or weighted pull-up numbers.

[@jonsubs9998]

Meg you've always showcased amazing strength in all the videos, but now you are starting to look like the walls will crack if you lean against them. Ty for all the videos.

[@naomib5220]

This has got to be the most informative video I have come across. So clearly explained and direct to the point. Thank you!

[@xgerry13]

Your back looking 💪🏼 fiiine

[@Megsquats]

TY TY

[@lionatas]

This is the first time seeing your video, I love how energetic, informative, and humorous you are

[@joshd2861]

Disclaimer: I watched only the first 10 mins of this video. I'm pretty well versed in what is needed to do a pull up. I have to say this is a very good video which hits all of the major points/tips.

[@dancjamm]

Do not underestimate the information n this video. I'm quite strong at strict pull ups, but there are still plenty of these elements and accesories i use today still. Brilliant!

[@KaylaDjukic]

so glad I came across this because one of my main fitness goals for 2019 was to be able to do a pull up/s unassisted. Will definitely give some of these tips a try. Thanks for the advice!!

[@lipstickslunges]

Kayla Celenza did you get them in 2019?

[@if.i.]

i got my first pull up and i could not be any happier!!!

[@EvinNazya]

this was literally so thorough

[@chi3nimunidasa807]

This is hands down one of the best videos about pull ups. Thank you soo much for very simple to understand yet very valuable and informative content. 😘😘😘😘😘 love how real and honest you are!!!

[@jackiecone3229]

Great video! Slow negatives and holds at the top were the only progressions that got me my first pull. Like you said, bands allowed for too much assistance at the bottom of the movement.

[@ItsTooLatetoApologize]

Jackie Cone I think this is my problem. Must do negatives!

[@rainbowcabbages5615]

Perfect timing so I can work on this goal. Thank you!

[@JockoBarbone]

You have a great teaching/training style. Take care.

[@Megsquats]

Thank you! I appreciate it :-)

[@luiscolon9360]

I've peeked at a few of your videos over the last few years and you're physique has improved nicely. Congratulations.

[@guyfierri1234]

Your lats are your best friend when doing pull ups. Engaging them is what got me my first OAP.

[@sydneywooton4228]

You're my favorite youtuber. You are so humble and good at conveying a block of construction.

[@xxxxxx3901]

Thanks Meg. So much "juicier" than other instructionals. Love it.

[@dctrex]

This is great Meg, I have never seen anyone explain the pull-up this thoroughly! Fantastic channel!

[@ambertrin8617]

Love how you mentioned the Core. It's very essential and most ppl ignore it! Edited: Next, muscle up, Meg? 😀

[@mikockla]

I watched your first pull-up video in December and set getting a pull-up as one of my 2019 goals. Well, it's April and I can do 5 really good ones in a row which is crazy to me. Hopefully this video will help me get to 10

[@miacandy95]

Yess! Got my first pull ups with negatives and the pull up assist machine!!! 😁

[@tamaraprecop7633]

Great Great video Meg! I really struggle with my first pull-up, but in my next training session, I'm going to try your tips. Can you please make a video with dumbbells exercises or exercises that are design for a barbell but can be made with dumbells as well ( like dumbells deadlifts). I don't own a barbell and I leave in a village with no easy access to a gym. Keep up the good work!!

[@MODellenification]

Omg yesss thank you! One of my goals for 2019 is to do my first pull up. Will be trying these tips 😀

[@quart2knee]

Were you able to do a pull up in 2019?

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

I’m so glad I found you recently. I’m inspired to try to get to a pull-up again. I got to a.... less-than-violent negative pull-up, but I never pulled up more than an inch. ONE TIME. It discouraged me but I want to try again.

[@yaboijosh2645]

"probably gana need to jump bc u can't do a pull up.... Sooorryyy.." lmao, I almost died! Awesome troll xD

[@reenarani1535]

The best vid for pull ups ever!! it focuses on the major and important things eg. The problems , exercised to do , and step by step instructions etc. Also, you get to learn from such a cute and beautiful trainer😊 :- Thank you so much for the vid it really worked ....keep posting more of such videos -love💜 from india

[@ashleyhernandez2615]

Absolutely LOVE this video style from you! Very detailed and informative but you're still so fun! I haven't tried pullups in years....gonna test it out at the gym later! Thanks again for the motivation 💪👑

[@raniawebber2007]

what a wonderful surprise to stumble onto this video - your tip made me pause and go check that I was doing it right, and I was! I had been trying to figure out my shoulders for weeks now and your explanation really helped me put my body in the correct position. Thanks :)

[@MosesTemu]

Can already pull-up but definitely will add in some Scap pull-ups. Also your back ❤️

[@fangedorgasm3508]

Wow, MAJOR KEY! I love how informative this was, without it feeling like a slide show presentation.

[@em-rq1xm]

One of the best workout channels on yt

[@Kirbychriswhelan]

Meg, I Love, love, love the video and all your videos. I am following your tutorial video and I think I will do it my 30 day challenge. I need to push my self...I will call it my " My Workout Victory on 2020". Thanks!

[@deym7193]

I'm a guy and I can't do a single pull-up. This helped me so much. Thank u

[@Rosherrim]

Followed the advice in this video and achieved my first ever pull up today! Thank you so much Meg! 💖

[@KeelanTatarliovvvvv]

Meg! This has been something I have struggled with my entire fitness journey. I’m a amateur strongwoman athlete and I still can’t do a pull up yet 🙄

[@Megsquats]

I hope this helps to get you there!! I was competing a lot in crossfit and lifting 1.5yrs before I got mine. Different for everyone. Keep working!

[@jacquelynburt894]

I'm with you!! Been a multi-sport athlete for years and lifting for 1.25 and still use the assisted pull-up machine. Excited to incorporate tips from this vid!!

[@KeelanTatarliovvvvv]

megsquats thanks :) you’re so inspiring. Hope to meet you one day!

[@avadhootpatil9982]

Hi Meg Avi here, this was the most structured video on how to go through progression to get your first pull-up and was also fun. Thanks a ton I am working towards it.

[@leticiavalenzuela1260]

You read my mind with this video! My New Years resolution was to do a pull-up by the end of the year 😆

[@LakedaimonII]

U did It?

[@sutandrachakraborty8992]

Your video honestly made me motivated and did get my start right for my first pull up. Thank you so much

[@sean.momentum]

Great job!

[@caramelldansen.]

@@sean.momentum hey man i've been binging workout tutorial videos in preparation for my first time going to the gym, and noticed that you've commented under a lot of them. your comments are always so encouraging and nice and i just wanted to say that i hope you're doing well and that it's nice to see your positivity. starting fitness can be very daunting especially with the attitudes of some gym bros so it's cool to see that not everyone is like that :)

[@sean.momentum]

@@caramelldansen. hey man so good to hear you noticing me! i couldn't believe it haha. hope you're doing good and ready to hit the gym. I remember the first time i went to the gym, I was excited and clueless. KZbin was not yet a thing back then. so it's really good you're doing your research. also if you need any help with anything, let me know. i'll be more than happy to help you out :)

[@caramelldansen.]

@@sean.momentum thanks so much! i went for the first time yesterday, my brother helped me out. it went well and i'm excited to get into a routine! happy new year to you, here's to a year of working hard and getting stronger :)

[@caramelldansen.]

@@sean.momentum i actually do have a random question! when i'm doing a bench press, when's the correct time to breathe? when i was doing them yesterday i found myself holding my breath the whole time. also apologies to the original commenter for having this convo under your comment lol

[@briannabruce1395]

Closest I've been to the top! Keep up the great work Meg!

[@Megsquats]

woohoo! Thank you

[@fictionfanatic5009]

I did my first ever chin up today, and have found that the eccentric chin up introduced to me here has really helped me progress so much quicker than only using bands and machines! Hoping to get more chin ups and get a pullup this year!

[@queen4life689]

Yes I am glad I found this video I subscribed Ready to start doing these exercises/movements to improve pull-ups

[@kimbadagr8_]

I’m late to your channel but i love your energy!! I got excited to see you still post [tho its been two months🫣😭] going to follow your socials and for sure stay tuned

[@SOhairUK]

This is one of my 2019 resolutions. Thank you so much for posting.

[@Megsquats]

I hope it was helpful!! 2019 is the year for you!!

[@logdog6762]

Great video. Ive been swinging kettlebells for a few years and built some killer arms and legs, pullups and dips are something I have neglected. I now have a bar and some instruction on how to use it to smash the lats!

[@Grace-nf7hu]

Thanks for the tips. Especially the shoulder shrug lesson. I've been having the most difficulty getting started with the pullup from the dead hang. I can pull myself up on a low bar starting from standing, but can't move very much form the dead hang. I think I'll try doing some of the scap pullups.

[@Gnarlf]

That was realy helpfull. I have heard some of this advice, but not all of it. Hope to improve using your tips. Thanks.

[@sean.momentum]

Nice work - how has your progress come so far?

[@GyanendraPradhangyan]

Thanks for the lesson, I can do 4 in a row now

[@crexx8296]

Firsties Awesome video! Love the transitions! Questions: is the steonger by the day subscription include pullup programming and the previous stronger by the day programing, or are they separate? Video suggestion: A pushup video like this one! Thank you for the video!

[@Megsquats]

YOU WON!

[@slimjim3053]

This is the video so many people have been waiting for

[@megaton79]

You are awesome. First time and I've become a fan (and subscriber). Keep it up!

[@sean.momentum]

You're going to learn lots!

[@imanis.8565]

"Coke bottle muscle mermaid princess" *subscribes