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

[@AmandaBuxbaum]

I did over 20 pull ups as a young teenage athlete. But I have not done them in decades. Recently, I did a program of negative pull-ups, and I finally am now able to do one again! I am 61.

[@evicaf4e]

Yeyyy, congratulations!! I wanna do my first pull up this year. I am 27.

[@-astrangerontheinternet6687]

Reading your comment made my day! Awesome work. I’m still working towards it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@michaelgartner2244]

Thanks for the inspiration. I'm starting my journey to my first pullup since my days as a young athlete. I'm at 61 as well.

[@rchlysta8981]

Thank you for that inspiration! I'm 59, could do pull ups in middle and high school, but have not been able to do them since I was about 20. I'm going to do one before school starts in August. :)

[@kiara4345]

Go for it! Congrats

[@kjlkathandjohn6061]

It has been 5 months since I started; yesterday (7/28/23) I did 10 pullups in 5 sets of 2 reps. I have never done this before in my whole life of 71 years. Thank you !

[@JiaFit]

OMG that's pretty incredible!

[@Adventure_fuel]

Wow, nice job!

[@supergrover17]

CONGRATS!!! 👏🏿🎉🙌🏿

[@chelelee6321]

You still working on your pull-ups? Also, have you increased reps and strength? I'm curious how you're doing now and if you've stuck with it. I'm a beginner 44yo female. I've been diagnosed with several debilitating autoimmune diseases and hypothyroidism. In January, I started rucking (30-50lbs) 5 miles per week and strength training 3 hours per week. I am just now considering trying my first pull up. I've never done one in my life yet.

[@rivergreen5551]

How long did you hold your negative reaction, to succeed in your first traction?because I already do 24 scd of negative traction but I still can't do just one

[@elenaaigle]

"Focus only on the negative" is literally me

[@gloriinher40s]

😂😂😂

[@michaelthomas1916]

Negative Bias is a powerful force!

[@annettemartinez4063]

That’s me too!!! 🤣🤣 when it comes to pull ups I’m soooo negative ha

[@GodSaveTheClothes]

😂💀

[@SrinivasArnepalli]

Lmao 💀

[@consciouschange4229]

I got my first pull up today, after about 3 weeks of negatives. So happy 😊 Thanks so much. Gemma, age 44, in Bournemouth, UK

[@rivergreen5551]

How long did you hold your negative reaction, to succeed in your first traction?because I already do 24 scd of negative traction but I still can't do just one

[@rmfishy]

You must have starded very strong already! Congrats and how is it going?

[@dianachung8173]

Holy Moly, I never thought I could do a pull-up after 10 years of trying. But following your system, I was able to do my first pull-up after 2 months! And I'm 50! Thank you so much!

[@Lisa-wj4uo]

Now I have hope❤

[@rivergreen5551]

How long did you hold your negative reaction, to succeed in your first traction?because I already do 24 scd of negative traction but I still can't do just one

[@lykaiglesia1653]

hi meg! not sure if youre gonna see this but i found this video 3 months ago, followed your program consistently for 4ish months and told myself i’ll come back here once im able to do my first ever pull up. and today i did. thank you so much ♥️

[@chelelee6321]

Wow! Congratulations. I just got to a point where I'm researching how to build up strength to try my first pull up. I haven't even tried yet, but I'm going to work through the steps and then try. I'll try to remember to update here when I try.

[@rivergreen5551]

How long did you hold your negative reaction, to succeed in your first traction?because I already do 24 scd of negative traction but I still can't do just one

[@richardrivera4409]

Where are you Mam?I saw Philippines 🇵🇭 flag on your wall👍

[@mindajones]

Congratulations 🎉

[@Bikegypsy-Studio]

Great! She’s a fantastic instructor

[@Mike-hw5jp]

Honestly amazing tutorial from start to finish. No goofy nonsense just professional and fantastic advice for people starting off. Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@darren6202]

So youre a professional too?

[@teekoamigo]

incredibly concise, and super SUPER helpful, and a variety of exercises! a very thorough yet no filler video. love.

[@JameGoFast]

Why did u have to type honestly? Is it a bad thing or something if it’s a good tutorial?

[@miguelcosta7292]

You said it all!!!

[@melissanichole8184]

You are seriously badass doing all of this stuff postpartum. Thank you for the super helpful, friendly breakdown of how this is done. This is very encouraging!

[@kiara4345]

Hope you are better

[@angiestratton9635]

Perfect timing!! My goal has been to get my first pull-up before I turn 40 in May. I’ve lost weight but just this morning I was thinking, I NEED a plan. Then your video came up! Yes.

[@jamie_marie_82]

Angie, I am also turning 40 in May and I too have lost weight recently. I found Megsquats channel and started her lifting program a couple weeks ago. I’m loving it! Working on my pull ups too! Wishing you success!

[@fluffinsky2990]

That's the spirit 💪🏻 my goal is to get my first pull-up before my 30th birthday in November, so cudos to you two 😉

[@joeb9986]

Success will be yours! 👍

[@BBLuster]

I turn 37 in may and a pull up is one of my goals too!

[@joeb9986]

Hey everyone, I also think this is a real nice video... Other things you can do are the ab roller to help keep that body position that she talks about and also those hand grip squeezers for forearms and grip strength. For me, my body and mind need to be fully engaged and in sync to do pullups but those two things I can do anytime without really thinking about it even while watching TV. Hope someone finds this helpful.😁

[@KarenCooley]

Saw this video yesterday and went - I need to work on this! Today at the gym, I did three hollow body holds. The first two I was able to do 10 seconds each, but the 3rd, determination set in and I held for 12! Made sure to keep my shoulders down like you said. I was so freaking proud of myself and had to come share with you. Loving your videos and how you educate!

[@p_eople6789]

Karen that sounds amazing - you are so strong to hold that position for that long! I just started my gym journey so I'm giving myself 2 weeks of bicep strengthening before I attempt the hangs. How's your progress towards pull ups now?

[@susiewood2895]

Goals!! Thanks for sharing I’m starting this week! #determined

[@kaibarnwall6686]

Thank you so much. Did 20 chinups at 12, that was 67 years ago, been wishing to be able to do pull-ups again since recovering from a stroke over 3 years ago. Did a bunch of dead hanging, 60 seconds many times. Then had surgery on my hand 6 months ago and my shoulder was bothering me so I took a break. Just last week got into dead hanging again : 3×30 sec. today. Never learned hollow body hold until from you today . Feel optimistic about following your plan and doing a lot of hollow body negatives and actually getting my first pull up in decades

[@wangthingz]

Did my first full pull-up (in my life) today as a 41 yr old male. Took just over 3 months (starting at around 200 lbs) to get to a pull-up from standing, and about another month to get the full one (at 184 lbs now). Did a combination of this method and the Buff Dudes method. Thanks so much!

[@livelaughloveakhi]

I love how super non judge mental this is! Just how to improve and start no matter where we are!

[@jankowalczyk5288]

lol i thought puling up is a human fuction and wouldn't think people have to learn that in they 40's lol quick fast food

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

💯💯💯

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

I'm gonna try it! I'm 72 and 178 lbs and I think I can also slowly work down to 168. I like this and it's worth a commit for 3 to 4 weeks.

[@kilianhzh]

How did it go? Did you manage to do it?

[@shawnn8178]

so im a guy and ive never seen anyone break down a pull up video like this ever, i gave up trying to do pull ups. your video is awesome and i amped to try this method and your program. Ive always imagine that this is the ultimate test of strenght and felt disappointed that I couldnt do it. thank you - you look great for someone who is post-partum

[@schonkigplavuis8850]

Do not worry brother, pull-ups are hard as SHIT. I was only able to do pullups after doing higher dumbbell curls. When i got to 10kg per arm, i felt comfortable enough to do a single pull up. I started bulking and trained there every 2-3 days, giving my body enough time to restore. i went eventually from 4 to all the way to 12 and sometimes 14. Consistency is really the key because right now i can only do 4 to 5 again. I suggest using the lower bars in the playground. Plant your feet in the sand and pull up your upperbody. KNOW your body knows the mechanics.

[@cetus835]

Athlean x. You're welcome.

[@jafinch78]

I was thinking the same... literally other than giving up. Don't give up when you really are trying to do pull ups and have a goal. Once you have that vision/dream, set the goal and follow through with your mission and objectives to accomplish that goal. I recall not being able to do a single pullup in the past in my life more than once... or at least not being able to do one more than once and being like... that sucks big time!!! One time in high school I got to the point where I could keep going until I got bored and that was just nuts looking back, though that was when I was still slim and guessing being a little early in puberty since I didn't really get facial hair and stockier until after completing my first B.S. degree. Guessing was a mental thing too to not fail at achieving goals and I've since then done similar with push-ups, squats, etc. where I pretty much stopped at doing 500 or so in a setting thinking was good for the time I had. Never went back to a pull-up goal like the high school time... though I've been thinking about again to see what I can do to slim back down in a stamina workout way and not bulk up which I think happened while at Tech focusing an fewer reps with more mass and later when I was working out for a time range before I slipped into just walking and hiking for the most part. The Stamina workouts seem to be the way to be for health IMO... except maybe for older women for bone health I do wonder. Anyways, all the best and yeah, she looks great post-partum. Did some edits for clarity if you read the first version and I recall that time when I could do the crazy numbers of pull-ups (I think being modest also since wasn't just me in the gym) was when I was focusing on being slim and my body fat % down to 6% I recall being the lowest.

[@jafinch78]

@@schonkigplavuis8850 Right on, persistence man... following through with that goal... whatever the counts for the workout is.

[@TaraCollins-ny5kh]

I am an older, female personal trainer. You explained doable information on how to do a pull-up clearly, concisely and sensibly. Refreshing! Many props to you. I am now a follower.

[@shaunaabney8261]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I am 59 years old and started strength training in Sept. One of my goals is to do a pull up. I've been doing some basic but specific lifts to begin the training for this, however, this is so precise, measured and structured that it's obvious it is superior to other things I've watched and read I will begin this immediately! I am so excited!

[@flashgordon6510]

Shauna, have you looked into Simon Ata's Project Calisthenics? I'm about your age and I really enjoy the program. Just a suggestion.

[@shaunaabney8261]

@@flashgordon6510 I haven't but I will. Thank.you

[@-ByyOffensive6k]

Respect

[@ednanith862]

I finally did 2 pull ups for the first time the other day in the gym. It took me about 2 years to do it. I try to lift heavy and I was so mad that couldn’t do one at least. Keep going! She is right about deadlifts too. I deadlift 200 lbs with no straps and I think it’s what ultimately strengthened my grip strength. Also, the “banana” angle is a must! 😂

[@slovenika9108]

literal envy...I wish to be where you are🙏

[@lyndsay4153]

I can dead lift 275 but I still can't do a wide grip pull up! It's been hardest struggle. I can do chin ups and close grip pull ups but damn, the "proper" pull up still eludes me. Hoping these tips help me

[@Carbella]

I started working out at the end of September 2022, 4 days a week: 2 upper, 2 lower. One of my main goals has been to be able to do a pullup. I've been doing the exercisers in your video a lot, especially in the beginning, but lately mostly stuck to inverted rows and banded pullups 2x a week during my upper body day. Yesterday I FINALLY got my first pullup and it felt soooo good!! Now my next goal is to be able to do more than one! Thank you for all your great content Meg!

[@rchlysta8981]

Congratulations!

[@stephanierussell230]

Thanks!

[@ardettedorsett6329]

I found this video much more comprehensive than a few others I've watched. I really appreciated how you broke the movement down step by step and placed emphasis on the hollow body and scapular retraction portions. I think these were the missing pieces for me to get a decent pull-up done. I also appreciated you going through the accessory movements and highlighting which you found more helpful and which you found least and why. It was helpful for me in terms of making a mental note of where I should put my own focus for a more successful pull-up. Thanks for the tutorial. It was well-explained and well-demonstrated.

[@pjackson65]

There are a lot of "first pull-up" videos out there, but this may be one of the best I've seen. I'm 57, and I'm going to do my first pull up this year, and I bet it will be thanks to you.

[@geneva6691]

any updates?

[@penelopecoker6535]

i tried the scap pullups for the first time, and one workout later i got my first pullup EVER, i didn't even know i could do that, thank you! will be doing more of this

[@annettemartinez4063]

After one workout of scap pull ups?? Amazing!

[@heidikamrath1951]

Congratulations!

[@mramces3716]

I can not thank you enough . Im turning 40 and i just did my 1st pull up today. I'm happy as a kid and feeling much younger right now. 🙂🙂🙂🙂😊😊.thank you thank you thank you. ( im sorry i can not donate anything to your awsome channel due to restrictions in my country)

[@sbessmaster]

So stoked to follow this program and get after it!!! This year is the year of the pull up. I am SO determined to get it! Thank you Meg!!

[@patriciofernandez6500]

How is it going?

[@PeterFreese]

I think this is the best pull-up video I've seen. I'm 58 and trying to get back into shape and discovered that pull-ups are much harder now than I remembered at 18! Great instructions -- I really like the pace and quality of the information you delivered.

[@kjlkathandjohn6061]

It is 2 weeks now following the Pullup Program; suddenly I am able to do 2/3 of a pullup and, after short breaks, repeat it 2 more times. I am thinking I will have my first full pullups before the end of this month (Feb 2023). The metrics of your method for increasing drop time has given me a way to measure strength gains. 71 years old, 205 lbs - can't change the age, but dropping the weight while upping the muscle. I did it today, 2/28

[@ittyfittykelly]

GET ITTTT!!! ✌🏼❤💪🏼

[@elianaclemente1349]

Been following this video to get my first pull up! I'm about 2 months in and I'm about to do my first full pull up this month and hopefully rep it by the end of the year! I'm so excited!!!! Thank you for this!!!!!❤😭

[@meggarcia9704]

My goal this year is to get my first pull up. This video couldn’t have come at a better time!

[@elinahalminen3432]

How's it going?

[@Łucja1-k1s]

Yeah did you do it

[@agam0167]

update

[@hughnorris675]

I really need to THANK YOU!! Cuz, tbh, this is the most practical, easy to follow and fundamental train program that allowed me finally get to that freaking bar and hit my first Pull up! To all those who are struggling: DON'T GIVE UP! This is NOT about strength, but just DISCIPLINE and practice. Keep forward! 😉

[@gingerbrh2052]

Omg thank you for addressing "assisted negatives". I recently got my first pull up but when I started my journey all I could see in tutorials were negatives everywhere, and I was in that case where I could not slow down the movement even a little bit so I felt like absolute crap. What I did was band assisted pull ups until I got to a medium resistance for 5 reps (I started slightly overweight so I needed a lot of assistance) and then I started incorporating negatives

[@jasonhurst8599]

Great Tutorial and Video. 2.5 years ago after not being able to do a single Push-Up for over 40 years I challenged myself to perform a minimum of 50 Push-Ups a day, every day. As time went by I increased it to 100 per day minimum, and since last Christmas I've been doing a minimum of 200 full Push-Ups a day. My max so far is 800; and the most consecutive was 90. Now at 63 yrs young my next 2 Part goal is to A) Do my FIRST EVER Pull-Up; and B) Do another Daily Challenge type regiment involving Pull-Ups. (All in Good Time of Course). Now I've been doing Inverted Rows, weight training, hollow body hold exercises, dead hangs, active hangs, hollow body hold active hangs, etc. The only Pull-Up bar I am able to use is a between the walls/doorway type which means I can't fully hang straight down without touching the floor, but I extend my legs in the HBH "banana" position so that isn't too much of an issue. Haven't tried negative Pull-Ups yet as my doorway is rather narrow (29.5") so my grip is only Shoulder Width wide, and at 6'1" & 220 lbs it's not a very comfortable grip position. But I'll work my way through it. My issue is when doing the hangs, I don't feel much pain/stress anywhere except my elbows. (A bit in the shoulders but I expect that). What could I do about the elbow issue though? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@homerpasha]

Amazing achievement! Just be careful when doing that amount of repetitions of an exercise as you'll increase risk of injury. More than a few dozen push-ups a day are known to cause shoulder and elbow injuries. Instead, put a weighted vest on or a backpack to make it more challenging and increase the weight with time. Do these for 3 sets of 20 repetitions perhaps and don't forget to give your muscles and joints a days rest a few times a week. Muscles are built during rest, not during exercise! Take care and train safe.

[@jasonhurst8599]

@6LuCifer6 Thanks, I appreciate your kind words. I don't actually do the Push-Ups to build strength in my chest (if it happens Great; but I do them moreso just for the exercise, and now it's more for a "Screw You" to my not having been able to do them for so long lol; and because of my OCD that I want to keep up my streak of doing a minimum amount daily since I started on November 5th, 2020 and haven't missed a day since. I add a Resistance Band at times to increase the difficulty, but do regular weight training presses, flyes, cable Crossovers, etc for actual chest hypertrophy and strength. I got a power tower to work on my Pull-Ups; can do 30 second negative Pull-Ups, Scapula Shrugs, etc but still haven't been able to do an unassisted Pull-Up. But I'll keep working on it.

[@homerpasha]

@@jasonhurst8599 I forgot to mention the pull-up question. Usually issues with the elbow might have something to do with the pressure being put on your forearms/wrists. A solution might be to widen your grip a bit so the load hits your back more than your arms. Also, this could easily be tied back to your insane pushups routine as repetitive strain injury will transfer to other exercises that puts stress on the some muscles/joints/ligaments. A common misconception is that weakness in muscles is what holds us back when trying to improve our physique but it's honestly more often than not our joints and ligaments that can't keep up. They need some rest too. Just so we're clear, doing excessive amounts of pushups won't make you any stronger at this point and mainly just holds you back from doing other more useful things, like pull-ups. You really won't find any professional trainer, bodybuilder or fitness person that would recommend all those push-ups without adding weights and things to make them way harder. Consider doing them on your knuckles instead, for example, to make them more challenging (they'll also be better for your wrists in the long run). If you can do more than say 50 pushups in a day, it means your pushups aren't challenging enough. Past a number like that and you've gone beyond the point of diminishing returns and increase the risk of long-term joint injuries etc.

[@jasonhurst8599]

@6LuCifer6 Thanks. I've heard a number of fitness and Pull-Up "experts" claim or state that using a wider grip does not increase the effectiveness or effect on the back than a normal grip; and in fact can have a negative effect on the shoulders as it puts s lot more stress on the shoulder joints; which I have experienced first hand after having tried using a wider grip a few times. I am trying to get my first pull-up using a "normal" slightly wider than shoulder width grip, and when I finally do get my first pull-up - which I will - then maybe I'll incorporate various other grips, versions, etc. Again as far as the Push-Ups go, As I mentioned I'm not really doing them for hypertrophy, but rather just as another form of daily exercise. I don't "push" or strain myself to "GET MORE" or to try and fo as many in a row that I can; but I also don't lollygag my way through them either. It's just something I chose to do, and I enjoy it. I don't OVERTHINK things or try and be "perfect".

[@thepeculiarcat]

This is exactly what I need. I've been doing a weightlifting program that has pullups in it and it's been hard to keep motivation after not getting one. But I'm ready to change that!

[@max_hanma]

Slow declines from jumping up at the bar are always something to try , personally I've seen quickest results with these in my groups

[@pseudoexpertise]

I‘m male, 17, and I use to climb for ten years already. I‘m currently training for my one arm pull up. I was kinda curious how well I can compare the training for the first one arm pull up and the first usual pull up. In both cases I can agree: the negative is key! One thing is kinda ironic though: When you get stronger the upper part becomes the most difficult. This is because your biceps start to block your range of motion. So you can only get your chin over the bar if you put rotation in your shoulders. Also grip strength will not play a roll if you try to pull up yourself with one arm, because it’s hardly possible to achieve such a strength without getting a decent grip. Instead rotation becomes a problem. If you just hang on one arm you can easily start to rotate into a chin up. Luckily you can put a lot more variety if you train for one arm pull ups because you can do uneven movements.

[@AppleBottomJ]

How many one arm pulls ups can you do three months later?

[@pseudoexpertise]

@@AppleBottomJ Once I achieved my goal I started to focus more on general fitness instead of pure max strength. Since then I'm doing some sport almost every day. Once a week swim 2,5km; once a week I run either 6ish or 9ish kilometers. The other days I go bouldering - except my physical condition or the skin on my hand do not allow me to - or when there is some celebration or so. However, as I am not explicitly training my max strength I am bitterly fighting to keep it where it is. It slightly and lightly decreased anyways. Usually I still manage to pull myself up with one arm, but I rarely more than half of the range. Hence pretty much since three months I'm staying where I am while doing (near to) as much sport as I can without overstressing my body. Because of that I recently came to the conclusion that I don't get enough sleep. Now I'm trying to sleep more. Maybe that will help me making some progress again.

[@rchlysta8981]

My husband's physical therapist friend tells him that pull ups with a traditional bar are very bad for rotator cuffs. It's much better to do pull ups with your hands "palm inward". Interesting, eh? :)

[@A2513-b1g]

Traditional pull-ups have actually built back my shoulders after years of rotator cuff issues. In 6 months, at age 67, I have gone from feeling a lot of pain just trying to hang for 2 seconds to being able to do 7 pull-ups.

[@pseudoexpertise]

Btw, half a year ago I injured myself by doing a one arm pull up. Only a few weeks ago I started to climb again... not sure whether I'm over it or not.... like just don't do it when you're exhausted or not warmed up... just don't smh.

[@TheYamahog12]

I’m a man but found this video informative. When I was in seventh or eighth grade we had all these different stations in gym class and one was pull-ups. I struggled and couldn’t do even one. I was so embarrassed I vowed to myself that it would never happen again. I worked so hard at it until I could do one. Kept at it until I could do twenty. I took every opportunity to do them and got good at it.

[@schonkigplavuis8850]

Keep going for it hog!!!

[@woodfamily5229]

Fellow dude. Agreeing.

[@misra333]

Thank you so much for this video! I started my negatives in April and I got my first pull up today in July by following this program!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@michellerstewart7]

I am top heavy/busty and have long arms. Pull-ups are so difficult for me but I keep trying. Thanks for the post ❤️

[@qjtvaddict]

Keep going

[@jaycaruso4082]

“I don’t even have a pump. This is just who I am!” Subscribed. Put it on a shirt. And I’ll buy it. Starting the negatives today. Turning 50 this year. Getting back in shape.

[@jamesewert3088]

Meg, you are awesome. Thank you for being such a badass, and making fitness so approachable for everyone. Huge respect for all of the work you have done to help build the community.

[@bighominid]

This is the best explanation I've ever seen re: pullup training. Clear, thorough, no-nonsense, and it mentions things like the hollow-body hold that I've never heard in other videos (usually, the only advice given is to just cross your ankles). I'm doing my own still-changing PT program after suffering a stroke a year ago, and strength-building is a priority for me. Subscribed!

[@rosanezenha3901]

My goal for 2023 is to be able to do 5 pull ups. I’m 56 and was never able to do 1. Great video!

[@sheldoncooper8199]

I am glad You are still arround Meg. Thanks to You i started Squating 65 Kg is not much for a man but i am still proud. I have a Ton of respect for the Squat.

[@buschul]

I'm a man, but I wouldn't manage 65 kg.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@buschul It takes like 6 months of practice I have Bodyweight of 80 kg i started with the Bar and 5 kg at each Side. and when i had a Good day like one per month i added 5 more kg on each Side. It also helps to do 3 Sets of 20 Reps Leg extension to get the Blood in the Legs If it helps i dont Go Full 90 degress with 65 kg only 90 % of the Way. Try Sitting in the Bodyweight Squat for 1 Minute to 3 Minutes that Stresses the Legs So muuch that they Grow No Joke. I also started doing them in the Smith Maschine cause i had Problems with the Koordination

[@stephaniefitness4113]

This video helped me to get my first pull up. Now I'm at 10 pull ups. I'm 44years old.

[@horselover8495]

Just wanted to say, I never ever comment on KZbin videos, but yours deserved it!! I had tried the assisted pull up machine and resistance bands for two months into my training which were helping but were not the most efficient tools . then stumbled into this video and decided to give it a go! Within 3 weeks of implementing I got my first pull up, and started progressing at a rate of 1 pull up per week ! Thank you ever so much! I can now do 7 ring pull ups , and am aiming to learn the explosive variation! Next goal is a muscle up!!

[@jennah192]

bouldering has helped me to increase my grip strength immensely, such a great sport to compliment weight training!

[@kristynsmith2037]

Super helpful! One of my goals postpartum is to get back my pull up. I used to be able to do these with a 25 pound weight for reps. It’s so weird not being able to do one properly right. But I look forward to getting back there.😁

[@mfawls9624]

You'll get there! I think it has to be tough starting all over postpartum. One thing you will get is bicep strength and definition from picking the baby up...just don't screw your shoulder up with the stupid car seat carriers 😝

[@ChristopherDillman]

1:24 - Seen fifty bazillion pull up vids on YT, this one I like the best so far. Working on just this position, and already you'll feel it in your upper arms and shoulders. Pro tip: for dainty hands like mine that easily get sore - get yourself pull up gloves to do the hollow body position longer.

[@feli542]

Love this! I’m scared to go to the park and use the pull up bar since I don’t have one, but this is exciting to start and I’ve been dying to practice my pull ups! Thanx Meg!

[@neo_mohapi]

So encouraged by all these comments! I'm definitely going to do this because I really want to do pull-ups. It's a goal of mine. Thank you so much for sharing this Meg!

[@nicolewoods4802]

I was able to do a pull-up after a month of consistent training, your video definitely helped a lot. Thanks!

[@rivergreen5551]

How long did you hold your negative reaction, to succeed in your first traction?because I already do 24 scd of negative traction but I still can't do just one

[@JP-qz9uz]

IMO one of the best instructions for learning pull-ups. I have seen many on KZbin but this is the best. I agree that negative pull-ups are the way to go. Thank you.

[@jaredhicks1370]

Love the new pull up video. When I was learning how to do them, I already could do a couple, found the other video you made and then started adding negative pull ups to what I was trying to do. I can do a lot of them and add weight to them now. Thanks Meg!

[@earthmoon626]

Holy crap this woman is amazing! In just a few seconds I clicked subscribe because I can tell you're a really good educator.. clear concise instruction, focus on spreading good information instead of inflated ego 👌 yes woman!! X

[@mikehopkins4040]

Really good to see a fit lady doing things that most men can't do. In my ignorance I had to look up Postpartum so even more impressed with what you do.

[@tahoforbreakfast]

Girly, this is amazing! I'm a beginner pole dancer and I need to learn how to do pull ups for spinning tricks. This video was exactly what I was looking for. You were so thorough and I got so much from what you said. I'm also Filipina and I'm taking the Philippine flag behind you as a sign to fully commit to this goal. Thank you so much! :)

[@Ishi-qh6vp]

I spent a good 3 months in 2020 training to do a pull up/chin upand failed. Last month after seeing this video I decided to give it a try again. I only did negatives (exactly as described here). 3 weeks later I can now do 3 sets of 4 chin-ups😍. Haven’t tested my pull-ups 🤔 (wanted to get good at chin-ups first). Long story short. Thank you! 🙏 this works 😍

[@alicemakarevich6762]

That's amazing and so inspiring!

[@desmo5514]

I used to be able to do maybe 10-15 pull-ups in my 18- 28 yrs then lost motivation with them. I'm 67 now and I'm going to start punching them out again thanks to you. I will let you know how I go Great Video 👍 Cheers from Oz

[@luemun]

If you're like me and absolutely hate doing negatives (always feel like my shoulders are tensed up by my ears no matter what I do), I think a combination of banded pullups and practicing hanging and retracting the scapula is enough. That's how I got my first pullup and it's how I've been continuing to add on reps by using lighter and lighter bands. For some reason I feel like it taught my body the proper technique.

[@look4637]

I have been doing pull ups and chin ups for over 20 years. This is by far the most educational and detailed video. Everyone should watch this video to avoid injuries and have better results. I wish this was the first video I watched. I would have avoided so many injuries throughout the years. Thank you. 🙏 Thank you for making This video with love and care for the rest of us. ❤

[@casanara4544]

i will try this and let you all know my progress i just startes working out and i'm a person that gets sick a lot and struggle a lot because of it i have always dreamt of being able to do a pull up i will try my best thank you :)

[@PaKePo]

Wtf... I'm subscribed since at least 2018, and KZbin hadn't showed me any videos in at least 2 years. Good to see you, Meg!

[@kristypaynter4409]

Omg! How do you increase your grip strength? I absolutely LOVE your answer, I literally LOL'd! I wish I lived near you. Thanks for this video! I'm in PT for my shoulder now but this will definitely help me get back on my goal. You're awesome.

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

Grip the bar to strengthen forearms...farmers walk help as well with grip power

[@myrkflinn4331]

A wider grip is harder but a good way to teach grip . Or any grip exercises where you have o hold the weights as long as possible. Like a negative for forearm exercises.

[@loristrachan8633]

I get my grip strength just from hanging and incrementally add another few seconds to the task until I can reach one minute to initiate adaptability!

[@ronniem1898]

this might be the most straightforward, clear, and specific video on achieving this goal I've ever heard. Thank you

[@kaceystewart5049]

Great video that breaks down how to get a pull up. I like the modifications that you showed, as I am older and no longer do them but I remember when I could though 😊 I'm going to focus on the modified negative motion, something to add to my routine. Thanks Meg for the video and tips. I love your advice 💖

[@Lawyerxbri]

I have been working on getting my first unassisted pull up for quite a while now and this tutorial is really perfect. I love the way you speak to the camera and how you show each step. Automatic subscriber!

[@danielacs1677]

Excited to try this! One of my fitness goals is to get to my first pull up. Thank you!! ❤️✨

[@SirenUndine]

One of the best and most thorough videos on the full movement. I love the break downs and thorough explanations. Thank you!

[@SC-wu1zx]

Meg you are glowing! Looking amazing mum 🙂

[@TrainOrDie]

Back in the Army, some 50 years ago, I could do 27 pullups, 45 parallel bar dips, etc., etc., now, not so much, but working on it. Hollow Body position, Scap Pullups, Negatives are all perfect coaching. Thanks!

[@cstrongdude]

Holy thumbnail

[@Hazmatt3446]

First time on channel… I see mostly ladies in the comments here so I’ll be quick… just wanted to say that I wish I had a coach in school that would have taught form and technique like this. Would have saved me a lot of injuries. SUBSCRIBED 👍🏻👍🏻

[@UnoriginalUsername25]

The thumbnail got me to click. I have no shame whatsoever.

[@stevenobrien7686]

I mean she made the thumbnail, so I'm sure she can relate. lol

[@emilyfleischmann]

Great video, thanks Meg! Working on hollow body holds and negatives would probably also be VERY helpful for pole dancing. We do pole pull-ups as a conditioning exercises, from a seated straddle to lifting our body and eventually also lifting legs too. I will attempt doing negatives for that too!

[@wissal3550]

did anyone notice how much she looks like Adele

[@lowstringc]

You are a fantastic teacher! This just popped up on my suggestions, and I am so impressed by your knowledge, and especially your ability to boil it down to the basics and understanding, and then build us up from there. No fluff, just solid teaching accessible to beginners all the way to experienced.

[@jailendittman8713]

Is that a Filipino flag in the back?!??? 🤍🤍

[@jc30005]

It is.

[@Topeverything-mm9yp]

Yes she lives in Philippines 🇵🇭

[@aliciak67]

@@Topeverything-mm9yp No she doesn't 😄 she lives in Texas but her fiancé ist filipino

[@woodliao317]

i am about to start my first pull up for almost 1 weeks, still trying to practice and thank you for breaking it so details and clear guidance!

[@nirmalpathak5918]

I came because of thumbnail..... i got optimistic.... now I'm depressed again....

[@mico70]

😂

[@teuogram]

Hello and thanks you very much. 💪👀. I m French , and 1 practice seriously fitness and musculation since 1 year. Donc je vais à la Salle de sport depuis 1 an, j aime de plus en plus en faire. Mon coach m a fait un programme... Mais je viens d'essayer les Tractions , comme tu viens de nous montrer. Je me suspens a une poutre chez moi avec une chaise sous les pieds , pour contrôler la descente et m aider a remonter. Grâce à ta vidéo et aussi d autres vidéos de KZbin Français. You are a Super Coach Girl.

[@ianblair9752]

Thank you.. It's been a long time since I've been able to do pull ups / chin ups and I've watched multiple videos to get back my strength back to achieve just one. This is by far the best video I've seen, by breaking the steps down with a full explanation on how & why you need to follow the steps.

[@watcherworld5873]

I have literally watched hundreds of videos on pullups. This one is the best at explaining the details of a pullups. BTW, my weakest part is at the top. I suspect that I don't have the shoulder mobility to engage my back, so I am doing a lot of the pulling with my arms.

[@JiaFit]

That makes sense. Are you able to incorporate shoulder work into your training? Things such as shoulder press, front raise/ lat raise, incline bench press etc.

[@watcherworld5873]

@@JiaFit Well, I think the issue is not shoulder strength but mobility. An example of my lack of mobility was a few months ago, I could not steady the bar with my hands without shoulder pain when I was doing squats. I have been working on my shoulder mobility, and there was noticeable but slow progress.

[@alinatarkhanian]

By far the best pull-up tutorial I've seen. I'm struggling to get my first one but this video gave me a real plan. Thanks!

[@nishajames7383]

The most detailed and systematic plan for pull-ups I've come across. Thank you for doing this, so helpful!

[@jasonm3871]

My wife and I spent a few months with another pull-up program (band heavy), and while I won't say we weren't making some progress, it was slow. We watched this (we've gotten good advice from you on other things), and three weeks in, I've got my first ever pull-up (45 y/o). Thanks a bunch!!

[@rachelgrein]

best pull up video. I got my first pull up ♥️ it’s taken me years but it happened. This video is gold. Quality content right here

[@adlerfg]

I've seen videotutorials from guys and you are 100 times more relatable and profesional in how you convey information. No macho nonesense. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@cetus835]

Must be looking at the wrong channels.

[@alexamatthews4430]

I’ve been doing the negative pull-ups, but I didn’t know how to progress on them. I would do 5 reps, but I didn’t think the time it took really mattered. so, im glad I saw this video. gonna try it!

[@jeephiker2995]

just wanted to say thank you. great stuff. I'm 68 year old man...reasonably fit for my age, but not impresssive. I can do a couple three pullups but didn't seem to be correct form or on a path to improvement. Certainly not fun. Now motivated to start over thanks to you. And I hope you don't mind my saying...you are gorgeous. Stunning.

[@tiffanyregaudie3261]

Hands down best video I've seen for pull-up progression. Thanks, Meg!

[@marekczarnecki5388]

So glad I found your videos! No-one else I've seen so far has really broken it down like this. Who knew the KZbin algorithm sometimes works for you !!

[@rawdelicious]

Such pedagogical explanation focussed on technique and form rather than shortcuts. Won my sub!

[@MigiTheHand]

been trying to get a pull up for far too long now. This is a fresh perspective to focus on the negative pull up. I'll give it a try after my trip. Thank you!

[@helena1151]

I will start your program and I will comment under this comment if I made it. I have been wanting a one pull up all my life I am now 31 years old with heaps of injuries so I’ll take it slow. This is the smartest video I watched about learning pull ups ❤ amazing

[@aurarapmx]

Can't believe how useful and awesome this whole tutorial was. After watching just this 1 video, you're already on my top 3 favorite fitness channels out there. Love it!

[@lamngocdang]

I'm definitely going to start incorporating the progressions into my routine. I'm confident that with hard work and dedication, I'll be able to do my first pull-up soon!

[@BeautifulDelights951]

No one ever teaches this in the gym. I've just been hanging, trying to lift myself with no success. Thank you so much, I will try this now.

[@jspnser]

I have literally watched all the videos about pull ups, this one is the best so far for a beginner, I'm going to use 1-1000, 2-1000 .... learnt a new thing. Great video, Thanks!

[@unnf9971]

Omg. Have I did it? Have I finally found the wide eyed bulky busty fit mama of youtube? My prayers have been answered! Very nice tutorial, clean straight to point description, great energy!

[@kapszap]

This is THE BEST instruction video on a workout tutorial. Straight to the point and easy to understand with baby steps! Kudos to you! Keep up the good work!

[@zooeyvannie679]

Wow this tutorial is so clear and easy to follow! I practiced for one day with the hollow body hold, scap pull ups and negatives and the next day I was already able to do 2 pull-ups! Thanks so much Meg. My new goal is to be able to do 10 pull ups by the end of this year 💪🏽