How to Get Your *FIRST* Pullup! (From 0 to 10+ FAST!)

So you want to achieve your first pull up and quickly build up to even double digits….
Then pull up practice is a must!
The only problem is, you can’t just keep practicing the same assisted pull up variation if you want to progress.
Ever even notice how, when you work on pull ups doing an assisted variation, you feel like you’re just getting stronger at that variation but never really moving forward?
Like maybe you can do another rep or it feels easier, but when you go to try a full pull up you still barely budge?
This is because doing assisted pull ups is necessary but only focusing on improving our pull ups by doing more assisted pull ups is also what keeps us stuck.
That’s why I want to share 7 “secrets” so you can improve those pull ups faster and not only build up to that first full one but be busting out 10 reps before you know it!
And the first two secrets I’ll share work together and have to do with how you progress your pull up practice.
Let's look at how to get your FIRST Pull Up and Go From 0 to 10 Fast!

[@immaculatenden9165]

“Be intentional with the work you do in the gym , do not just rush through the moves !!! Quality✅✅

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

SO KEY! :-)

[@ChittarupaYoga]

Definitely. We need to slow down and focus on form.

[@lindafloren45]

Hi Cori, love ur vids! I have learned so much from watching appying. I love that u add humour! Hope u never stop with these very important videos

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad they help!

[@justinmartin1666]

FIRST COMMENT AND FIRST LIKE:❤🏆💙🎖️hi Cori happy Sunday yesterday. My dad came to my house and he did 75 push-ups. I did 100 💯

[@darnitthelma4247]

We’ll done but what about PULL UPS😂

[@mlouw8218]

So many great ideas! Thanks Cori 🙏❤️

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad the tips help!

[@ChittarupaYoga]

I've been working on getting the pullups. Thanks for the advice here. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

YAY! Rock those pull ups!

[@ahtreh]

Love it. Simple, to the Point and with little Parts of showing what Exercise can help. Thank you.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps!

[@ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης]

SUPER NICE TIPS!THANK YOU!

[@immaculatenden9165]

I needed this , thank you 🎉

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps!

[@tudormiller887]

Happy Sunday Cori. ❤

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Happy Sunday!

[@loissage3630]

I love that you share your wisdom. Thank you!❤

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Happy to help! :-)

[@gregrogers4376]

Thanks for the valuable information

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helped!

[@donnarochna2959]

Awesome video! Saved in my notes 🤩🤩

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps!

[@nathanyoder4509]

Thanks for the tips Cori! Going to try and finally get to 10! I agree that scapular strength is key! Also I love adding in the hanging raises for grip strength and abs!!

[@ChittarupaYoga]

I've heard a lot about doing that lately. Still haven't found my spot to work on it yet.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

YES! Such an amazing core move and so helpful for pull ups!

[@lindawoody8501]

Wonderful tips Cori. At my old age, I have never once done a pull-up or chin-up. Even the old President's Council on Physical Fitness testing I went through in Jr. High in the 1960s was not awarded to me because of one test - yes, the arm hang test (girls did not have to do pull-ups like the boys had to)! I passed all the other elements with ease.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

No time like the present then to start working on that scapular control and see what you can achieve :-) Serves us well for postural reasons too!

[@kds5065]

Right before COVID I was able to do 12 pullups. Now that I only have a home gym I can only do 4. I feel like my messed up grip strength has contributed to this decrease (in addition to not doing as much back work). Anyway, I'll definitely be using these tips to get me back up closer to 10 pullups.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Grip strength definitely is key but we can rebuild at any point. And if you do have an injury that is limiting your grip strength, regress to progress to rebuild!

[@ashrafjafari9119]

That was great, thank you ❤

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

Thank you very much Cori

[@GrazeldaMartin]

Thank you! 😊

[@DivineandLightTarot]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 Beeeest!!!!

[@absta100]

Perfecto 🎉❤

[@risalaahmed2470]

Hi, I can do only 4 pull ups, can you give a workout program to increase my pull up please.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

These tips will really help and you can work them into your current routine. I do also have pull up progressions in my Dynamic Strength program - redefiningstrength.com/dynamic-strength?sl=yc

[@risalaahmed2470]

@@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you so much for replying, your body is amazing 🙂

[@k.b.mangawang4698]

Air bicycle pull ups are hard! 😅 ❤

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

They are! And at times very dangerous for the shins with poles around...

[@karenmckenzie8465]

Would this approach also help with push-ups?

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Yes many of these tips would but here's one specifically for push ups - redefiningstrength.com/4-tips-to-increase-your-push-ups-in-30-days?sl=yc

[@christinalee2072]

4:53 “we’re trying to really create that -“ what??

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

shakeage haha it's my joking way of saying truly activating the muscles so they "shake"

[@kathykay6602]

They all look the same to me.I can not see much difference.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Sorry I'm not sure what all looks the same? There are different types of assistance I use and different paces I do the move at. Even holding in different spots :-) Not to mention the mobility and strength work I show at the end! All of this is key to building that routine that helps you rock those results!

[@fcmiller3]

Years ago I did your 30 day pull up challenge. I went from 1/2 to 4 no-cheat clean pull ups. I should redo that!! Mentally, it’s great to imagine your Alex Honnold 1000 feet up hanging by finger tips! Just saying…

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

hehe life or death definitely incentivizes you to do that pull up!