How To Pull Up For Beginners | GET YOUR FIRST PULL UP

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

The Arched back pull up is easily the best form of pull up for beginners to learn, the hollow body pull up has great application to calisthenics skills, Archers are great for working to the one-arm… With all the types of pull ups out there, which is your favourite (even if you can’t do it right now)????

[@simonsaes1678]

I prefer arched back. As you said, they feel easier

[@dannilovescats6474]

I am so close to my first proper pull up! I have been training for it for nearly a year

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Keep it up, Danni! Hope it comes soon!

[@AnandarWiliam]

How's your pull up bro?

[@fourftr]

I just hit the subscribe button Andrew I’m retired 69 year old athletic, go to gym 4-5 days a week. Workout with weights but never could do a pull-up. Your methods are the best I’ve seen on KZbin

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

First of all Good on you for continuing to smash exercises like pull ups in your 60s! For me that is the dream - I want to be able to move well for as long as possible and people like you are an inspiration! Welcome to the Cali Crowd!!! 👊🏿

[@daniella3528]

I'm going to use this method to learn to pull up and report back 4 month edit: I just got my first Pull up!!! I've been watching this video before every training session for motivation!!!!!! 5 month edit: I can do 3 pull ups in a row now!!!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

All your work! Congrats, Daniella!

[@ElgoKunn]

update after 1 year bro

[@Oldgrandma_hawty]

GIRL UPDATEEEEE AAA

[@Klutch_cd]

That’s aweeeesomeeee

[@CaliDockerty-r7g]

Finally feeling motivated to work on pull ups after watching this. Thanks for making it seem less intimidating.

[@jamespaul4618]

Andrew this is an awesome video. I am one of those people who keep watching pullup videos and still fail too master the technique. Your insights are greatly appreciated. Your training routine makes so much sense.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers James! Feedback like this makes creating these videos so worthwhile! Happy to have helped! 💪🏿

[@MalcolmTrez]

I love this explaination of it. When I learned to pull up, banded pull ups were where the real gains came!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

They are quality!

[@TimeFlyingBy1884]

I swear I laugh so hard every time I watch this video at 1:30. The shaking and trembling of the head, shoulders, and arms just to get the chin over the bar on the last rep is so accurate 😂

[@berxy2994]

I was just looking for your pull up progression video because i can't do it and now you uploaded that. Thx really much.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're welcome! =]

[@jackleaves4948]

TY FOR THE GUIDE BOSS🎉🎉 RLLY NEEDED THISS

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No worries Jack! 👊🏿

[@its_sephy7563]

I knew it i thought i was doing it wrong even when i can put my chin to bar but feeling it on my teres major. Thank you for this

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're very welcome 👊🏿

[@messithegoat6523]

YOUR CHANNEL IS EXTERMLEY EFFICIENT AT GETTING THE NECESSERAY INFORMATION ACROSS TO THE VEIWER I LOVE HOW YOU DONT WASTE OUR TIME AND STILL GIVE US AN EFFCIENT TRAINING PLAN

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful! 💪🏿

[@19LondBuch72]

71 years old - back to regular pull ups-chin ups. Had to quit for 3 years because of bad arthritis in left hand, but fixed that with diet changes. Currently doing sets of 7 pulls and 8 chins. Not sure if I can back to my old levels. Also do hanging to build back strength.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

71?!!! Mate, first of all congratulations!!! How many 71 YOs even have fitness goals, let alone repping out pull ups?!! You're an inspiration, man! 💪🏿

[@19LondBuch72]

@@CaliToTheCrowd Thank you - but I have to keep up with a much younger wife! and I choose to run two businesses. Can’t sit around and do nothing. All my friends play golf and drink - that’s not for me. I recently started using 45 degree grips for pull ups. I think this is much more natural a movement and easier on the wrists. Any thoughts ?

[@DS-jh1bp]

Really enjoyed your approach and breakdown, thanks!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Happy you liked it! Bring on the pull up gains! 💪🏿

[@rustyhoops]

Love it man..cheers👍

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks 👊🏿

[@oliviawynter7562]

This program works very well. I am only on week 6 but I've already gone from one to four pull-ups. Thanks bro

[@emilythomas6776]

Would also love to see something like this for push ups.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Already on it! 👊🏿

[@אלירןמזרחי-ע4ע]

Amazing video, keep up the work!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thank you!

[@simonsaes1678]

Great video man! I have always struggled with pull ups and then I managed to get to 3 pull ups at the start of the year!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

That is awesome!! How long did it take you to get there?

[@AlunG28]

I have watched a bunch of videos. You are the first person I have seen show HOW TO get on to the band. Thank you for including the chair! 😂

[@mrezex4266]

I ve watched this vid 6 weeks ago and in already at the second part of the programm, i can do 2 chin ups and 1 pull up, both with questionable form but it works, after the last 4 weeks remaining im comming back to show the progress

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

This is quality! Please keep this thread open with updates 💪🏿

[@beyenpe]

if anyone wonders, i never did banded pull-ups started with scapula pull ups then negatives by always combining them. Then at some point I was really sick and tired of negatives since hey they are hard af believe me I switched to pull ups and i was able to do 6-7 pull-ups.

[@dannilovescats6474]

Wow! How long did that take you?!

[@beyenpe]

@@dannilovescats6474 well it's been some time i don't quite remember how long but the point is consistency pays off :)

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

0 - 7 pull ups is phenomenal! You clearly had the strength to do pull ups, probably just needed the right motivation 😅

[@beyenpe]

@@CaliToTheCrowd negative pull-ups are so underrated yet very taxing. I still remember getting down from the bar counting to 7-8 oh man :/

[@williamharris6217]

Here is a man who knows his topic - good work!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

thanks 👊🏿

[@marcchrys]

Good tips. I find performing negatives ..starting at the top then holding for a few seconds during the lowering stage ..to be helpful. Also working on grip strength with dead hangs. I'd add that pull-ups are easier if one's bodyweight is lower, so if weight is an issue then diet is important

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

100% lowering fat while building muscle will definitely make pull ups easier to master 👊🏿

[@glennmerlini2895]

great video!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers, Glenn 👊🏿

[@markheyliger533]

Going to try your program, appreciate it bro

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Let me know how it goes, Mark 👊🏿

[@anna.alinda]

Trying to learn the pull up at the moment! I started off with the pull up assist machine, which has taken my strength so far! Enjoying the banded pull up at the moment as it activates your core so much more!! 😁

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Banded pull ups are next level when compared to a machine!

[@RicardoCosta88]

Did you manage it?

[@naisFR]

This was insightful broski.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers, Isaac

[@snoo333]

thank you for the video. I will practice the exercises mentioned here.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You're welcome! Best of luck! 👊🏿

[@LeonThorley]

Great video brother 👌

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers Leon!

[@heartcore7611]

Thanks for sharing this program Andrew! I have two questions: - What is the recommended amount of rest between sets of the same exercise? - Should we try to progress the exercises within a cycle or should we keep number of reps or time constant within a cylce and only increase the number of reps or the time in the next cycle? Many thanks in advance for any advice!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Great questions! 1. In terms of rest aim to get to hit at least 2-3 mins between sets (even if your feel like you could go sooner). this will help prioritise quality 2. If you can progress an exercise in a cycle, try going for a slower eccentric or a slight pause at the top as the go-to method of progressing before doing anything else (like using a lighter band or adding an extra rep). Keep up the hustle!! 💪🏿

[@heartcore7611]

@@CaliToTheCrowd Thank you so much for the answer, Andrew!

[@kimcockreham8849]

Excellent tutorial Andrew. Thank you. What brand is the t-shirt you’re wearing?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Hi Kim, the green tee is from H&M 😁

[@kimcockreham8849]

Thanks again. If they aren’t already, they should pay you to wear their clothes.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

haha! I'm down if they are 🤣

[@JamesSmith-ry5zn]

How long should it take to learn how to pull up? I feel like I have been trying for ages and I can't do them!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

It can take a while. unfortunately, I can't give you a set number of weeks/months, but consistency is king. Keep going, try out this programme, and let me know if you have any questions

[@JamesSmith-ry5zn]

Update, I have been trying this for over 2 months, and can finally do 3 pull ups and I can feel myself getting stronger! Thanks you, Andrew!!!!!

[@lewisgordon1490]

If you have regular access to a lat pull down, working up to doing 50% of my body weight has been the best simulation to the muscles for doing a similar amount of pull ups (I found easy to stay motivated to work on it w/ a pull down bar). But after years of low activity, I can no longer do even one and no access to a gym. All of the recommended regressions haven't been very effective and they are less satisfying (as I remember lat pull downs) therefore hard to stay motivated to do them often enough to have the best results. Also as I go about my day I rarely see things I can practice pullups on where I now live (eg a bar I can reach or an exposed underside of stairs) as I go about my day in comparison to years past.

[@akuto2905]

Very comprehensive video and we'll made video keep it up !. Do inverted rows fall under the hypertrophy category? How about jack knife pull ups. Do they fall under strength? Will this programme also work for learning hollow body pull up?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Great questions! For inverted rows, these will help with our overall pulling capacity so I personally would aim to do these alongside my resistance band pull ups. e.g. a workout could include: resistance band pull ups - 3 sets, 12 reps then inverted rows - 3 set, 12 reps Jackknife pull ups are great too but can be harder than resistance band pull ups. I personally would put them in the strength phase of a beginner's training and aim to get at least the 3 reps of them, perhaps after some pull up negatives

[@jrenzi]

Can I use the same program but for chin ups? I'm doing 4 to 5 compound exercises in the gym, twice per week, do you think it's a good idea to add the chin ups in the same workout session? Thanks!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

100% the grip doesn't actually matter that much as long as you're consistent with it 👊🏿 Good luck with your chin ups!

[@MellowsPlay]

0:13 I feel attacked loool I’m the one who keeps looking up videos on “how to’s”

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

🤣🤣🤣 now you have no excuse 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@emilythomas6776]

You could totally sell a PDF of this program.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

haha, cheers Emily- you're very kind! Information like this is definitely should be free though If one day I decided to make something more comprehensive, that could better tailor to more individualised situations, then perhaps i'd charge for my time 😅

[@jannefinn]

I am just about to start week 7, so first time doing the second part of the program. Do I hear you correctly that it is 3 reps of pull up negatives in a set?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Somehow I missed this comment! I'm so sorry! It is 1 pull up negative per set. Lowering for 7 seconds and we go for 4 sets. How is the training going???

[@AtiefYpol]

Hello,just asking,ehy cant we just combine both weeks hypertrophy and strength,i really wanna get the pullup because i started getting more into fitness and muscle building.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

I would suggest not doing this as the volume may end up being too high to recover from. Trying too much too soon is what leads to connective tissue injuries

[@MagusKali]

I'm trying to learn this, but every time I try to pull myself up I feel it more where the Teres muscles are. I feel more in my arms if I try to pull my elbow down. Any additional cues that I can try?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Great question! I have a full video breaking down how to ensure your larger muscles are doing their job in the pull up. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Wbfaiuj6unl9k

[@swisserty]

2:27 pwetty shore i can see you frankie here mate, bruv.. the weenie out i can see it

[@twk4223]

I am 70 yo. I am starting to train for my first pullup. Can I still be able to do my first pull up in 2 months?

[@CaptainTodger69]

depends on your current weight and strength really. as we get older we naturally lose grip strength and muscle mass. how are you getting on after a month?

[@stafdhaese]

Does a persons weight come in to play with how hard it is to do a pull up

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Great question - and I have a video on this coming soon, but the short answer is that yes it does matter, but body fat % is a more accurate thing to measure more so than just weight, because more muscle (which increases weight) will make the pull up easier

[@namansinghvig4175]

Idk but I can’t really do the scapular pull-ups idk why

[@XxBitb0yxX]

Still cant do 1

[@masterchief9148]

I'm too tall to be able to do stretched legs pull-ups, so I can't do this program?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

You can, but you will either need to bend the knees if you have to, or find a gym with a taller pull up bar 💪🏿 Good luck 👊🏿

[@Casual704]

Bro before puberty I used to be able to do no pull-ups. Now, after puberty I can do many.

[@ณัฐพลพรมเทศ-ว3อ]

สุดยอด

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

ขอบคุณ

[@kalmvnmvn9706]

Suppose i can do 3 consecutive pull ups without band, how would i incorporate it to the program, should i do that every routine?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

The only changes I would make to this is this Hypertrophy phase: Pull up drop set Pull up x2 Banded pull up x 8 - 10 Strength phase: keep the same but add 4 sets of 2 pull up eps beforehand 👊🏿

[@kalmvnmvn9706]

@@CaliToTheCrowd thank you so much for this modified routine. lastly, how do you warm up elbows, since my inner elbows have been hurting when i finish my sets.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No wories Kal! For real, look after your elbows I have some rules that I outline here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKqtZYiPhLGVqJo But also, never train through pain... sometimew we just need to rest and trust that we're getting stronger 👊🏿

[@kalmvnmvn9706]

@@CaliToTheCrowd Thank you very much for your help. Subscribed and more power! 👊🏿

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[@parzingtheasian]

holy smokes, i look through this comment section and all i see is people catching Ws left and right

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

We only deal in Ws on this side 👊🏿

[@Mvrderface]

27/6.

[@icy1806]

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[@rojithraja5267]

Amen

[@abhinavendla]

Amen

[@simonsaes1678]

Great video man! I have always struggled with pull ups and then I managed to get to 3 pull ups at the start of the year!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

That's awesome, Simon! Happy for you! Hope your pull up progress keeps up!