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Pull-ups are probably the single best thing you can do to get stronger and build muscle, especially in your upper body. The problem is that a lot of people can’t do them – not even a single one. But that doesn’t mean that this great exercise is out of your league. Doing a proper pull-up can mean the difference between success and injuring yourself<\/a>, setting you back even further.<\/p>\n Pull-ups are an excellent way to work your core and to build up your upper body strength<\/a>. The one thing that many people fail to realize is that it takes time to build-up to the place where you can do them.<\/p>\n If you’re a beginner at these exercises, then you can’t jump in head-first and expect to do a proper pull-up. It takes time, dedication, and practice to do it right and to see the results you’re expecting to see. It is important to start with the basic moves and then move into full-fledged pull-ups when you’re ready. This isn’t a race to the finish line, it’s a marathon that everyone finishes at different times.<\/p>\n The one thing to be careful of above all else is having the ability to pace yourself. It is important to pay attention to your body and don’t work it too hard. If you do, you will be out of commission and not exercising at all, much less doing a proper pull-up. With that in mind, keep on reading to find out how to do a proper pull-up at the right pace. Ready? Set? Let’s get started!<\/p>\n Not sure whether you should invest the time and energy into perfecting how to do your first pullup? Here are six reasons why doing so makes sense:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before you even get up on the bar, try some of these exercises to build the proper strength and control to help you when you’re finally ready for the real deal.<\/p>\n Dumbbell holds will help you to develop grip strength<\/strong>, which is often a limiting factor in the pull-up. Simply grab hold of pair of heavy dumbbells (a little heavier than you would use for the dumbbell bench press) and hold them at your sides for 30 seconds. Do 3 sets of 30-second holds.<\/strong><\/p>\n Hang from a pull-up bar with your hands hanging straight down<\/strong> and your feet together and just a few inches off the ground. Hold for ten seconds, and then slowly work up to 30-second holds.<\/strong> As you hang focus on internally rotating your shoulders. This is one of the best ways on how to do your first pullup.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hold a kettlebell upside down by the handle in one hand with a bent elbow and at shoulder level. Now press the bell directly up overhead. Do 15 reps on each arm for 3 sets.<\/strong><\/p>\n Read our guide on choosing the best kettlebells<\/a>, and learn about the factors you should consider before buying.<\/p>\n Lie underneath power rack with a barbell loaded racked at arm’s length. Reach up and grab a hold of the bar at shoulder width distance. Keeping your legs straight as you pull your body up to the bar. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and your elbows in close as you smoothly go up and down. Do 3 sets of 12 reps.<\/p>\n The beginner’s moves below will get you headed in the right direction. Remember to use caution and take your time perfecting each move.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You’re not going to be able to do a proper pull-up until you build the strength up in your shoulders and arms. That’s where starting with flexed arm hangs comes in handy.<\/p>\n You will first want to grab a box and put it under the pull-up bar. You will then lift yourself up until your chin is over the bar. You will hang that way with your elbows flexed for as long as you are comfortable doing so. You will then slowly let yourself back down onto the box underneath you. Increase how often and how long you can do this task slowly, as you build up your way to doing pull-ups.<\/p>\n Doing dead hangs is another way to build up your arm strength<\/a> and work your way up to doing pull-ups. It works a lot as flexed arm hangs. The only difference is that you pull yourself up an inch, while you pull your elbows to your side as you pull up.<\/p>\n Once this step is complete, bend your knees until they come up entirely off the box that you placed under the bar. Hold this for as long as it is comfortable for you to do so, then let yourself down. One important side note, your shoulder should not raise at all during this exercise. If they do, then you need to build more strength in your arms before you can move to during real pull-ups.<\/p>\n Lowering your body when attempting to do a pull-up can take quite a bit of practice as well. You need to practice lowering your body with a chair nearby, just in case you fall. You need to be an expert at lowering your body before you move onto an actual pull-up. Do this exercise every day. If you find yourself plummeting too fast every time, then you are not ready for pull-ups.<\/p>\n It’s important to focus on one aspect of doing pull-ups every day until you have it perfect. It’s best to start with hanging exercises every day, then transition into body lowering the after a day or two. As you start to feel more comfortable combine the two until you’re comfortable enough to do a proper pull-up.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While it’s not easy to do a proper pull-up, it can be done after you have learned the above steps. The steps to do this pull-up are listed below for when you’re comfortable enough to try them.<\/p>\n • Start by grabbing the bar with your palms down These are the steps to doing a proper pull-up, but as a beginner, you need to start with the simple exercises discussed at the beginning of this guide. It’s important not to forget that people can get hurt when doing pull-ups. Whether it’s from falling, pulling a muscle, or hurting their back because they aren’t using proper form. In our next section, we are going to discuss the proper safety precautions<\/strong> you should take when doing pull-ups of any kind.<\/p>\n An alternative route on how to do your first pull up is to use a set of resistance bands.<\/strong> Resistance bands are typically 41 inches long. They are able to stretch to 2.5 times their length. They are constructed of up to 15 layers of continuous heavy-duty rubber.<\/p>\n Each band is color-coded and has a different strength rating, width, and thickness.<\/p>\n Here is a typical selection . . .<\/p>\nWHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT PULL-UPS, ANYWAY?<\/h2>\n
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Dumbbell Holds<\/h3>\n
Timed Hangs<\/h3>\n
Kettlebell Bottom Up Press<\/h3>\n
Inverted Row<\/h3>\n
Start with Beginner’s Moves<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Flexed Arm Hangs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Do Some Dead Hangs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Practice Lowering Your Body Slowly<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Set a Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How to Do a Proper Pull-Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n• Hang to the bar with your legs off the floor and your arms straight
\n• Now, pull yourself up by pointing your elbows towards the floor
\n• Go up all the way until your chin is over the bar
\n• Then lower your body until your arms are straight<\/p>\nResistance Band Progression<\/h2>\n