Pull-Up Progressions for Beginners

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Try this Body Rows workout: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmmoo6Z4adFngKs

[@christianjones3683]

5 years ago I could do 1 bad pull up. Now I can do it for sets and reps with good form. Pyramids and negatives helped with getting overall volume when I started and now I concentrate on multiple sets with good form. The amount I do per set depends on how my form is. A bad form pull up does not count!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

good job man. 5 years are a lot, many don't want to hear the reality, which is this: it takes a hell lot of time!!!

[@jacmorales5314]

I couldn't agree more with you. Pull up is the master of upper body strength. Thank you for the information

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

thanks again brother for your support

[@bw6078]

Just started working on pullups late last year. Doesnt take long to increase your output. Comsistency is key. Thanks for sharing.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Awesome and agree! For some though with no sports background feeling rigid like logs, will take a bit more. :(

[@anirudhm2524]

Most requested one. Thanks Adorian. I'm just keeping my progression of pull ups at its best

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

you're welcome

[@mohammadharisfahim6614]

Pull up, push up and air squat can give you enough strength and physique you need daily.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

agree

[@MikeCapp-e2q]

I wish I could do pull-ups more often, my issue is allow pain. I do close grips as it’s less painful.

[@MikeCapp-e2q]

Meant elbow pain

[@GallowsPole805]

Pull Up Perfection=Body Mastery. Do you do Burpees and the various variations of them (6 ct, 8 ct, navy seals, etc)? I’d strongly encourage you to check out Iron Wolf’s YT Channel. He is doing 700 6 ct burpees a day in July. Pretty amazing. Good to see a fellow swimmer pushing the calisthenics route for fitness.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I do burpees, yes. thank you

[@radercalisthenics]

You're doing great work, sir!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thank you kindly!

[@andyplay2315]

good video as always , keep up the good work, mult respect ! I really need a Muscle Up tutorial, i can do 18 clean pull ups but still can't muscle up :(

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Multumesc frumos! At 18 clean pull-ups, you should muscle-up easily. Here is one video to help you out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGe7maeQh9yohpo

[@noalane3626]

It’s the ultimate let’s you know you’re not too fat and too weak it truly is the ultimate test for strenght as a man

[@macktheripper7454]

Great video, thank you 🙏 I have a question. Are body rows essential for vertical pull ups? How long would you suggest doing body rows before moving on to vertical? Maybe 4 weeks? I’m just wondering what sort of baseline you’d be looking for ?

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Of course, more so if you have problems in doing vertical pull ups. As soon as you can boost 3-4 vertical pull-ups, you can start focus on them more often and frequently. Adding reps and sets while still working with rows too. Here is a video I recommend you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmmoo6Z4adFngKs

[@spleenrock100]

Pullup Master

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

yeah :) thanks

[@zwip778]

Do body weight rows work the rear delts enough if done properly with scapular retraction or is an isolation exercise recommended?

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

theoretically, yes. Practically, you should also do some weighted rows then, if you can. Just a 20 lbs vest in addition to bodyweight work. I have a routine here and it fits you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmmoo6Z4adFngKs Also, can you do some wall handstand pushups? also wide pull and dips help with shoulders a lot

[@zwip778]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics honored by your response, your knowledge is rare on KZbin . I haven’t tried wall handstands. My shoulders always hurt doing anything overhead so I focus mostly on pull ups. I’m going to get a vest soon that weighs 20lbs so that should do it! Thank you

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

No wall hs then. Focus on weighted rows and bw rows as you see in that video. Include some wide pull, diamonds and dips. You can also do shoulder suspension trainer exercises. Thats it! Thank you

[@zwip778]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics Awesome. Didn’t think about wide pull and the others you mentioned. I’m going to start incorporating them. Thank you

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

you're welcome

[@Saiarts_yt]

Its so weird I can only do 4 perfect reps of pull ups. Japanese should be good at pulling movements and leveraging the opponents strength in deflecting the attack. It questions me the most culturally.

[@Saiarts_yt]

Also, I tested positive for covid late January this year and my pull up reps decreased. Not only that but equipment does matter.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Train pull-ups, brother and get your strength back. Covid passes and you still have to build yourself up!

[@anirudhm2524]

I can do Supinated Pull ups maybe 3- 5 times but I can't take as many reps in standard pull ups as it is in Supinated form. Does hanging and scapular retractions and negative pull ups help as progression?

[@1FSQUARED]

Yes and the greasing the groove method

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

greasing the groove may help. If not, just continue do pronated grip pull-ups until you get stronger. be patience because you need time and consistency only. You could try hanging off a towel if you want more grip strength

[@ishanchatterjee1587]

If you don't address it, back pain will keep coming BACK.

[@divakarsharma7140]

"I am struggling with pull ups"If I am doing Push, Pull ,Legs in a week than I am targeting pull muscle twice a week Does it enough? Some suggestions...🙏

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

It should be enough, yes and what @Kugelfrosch was saying, he's right