How To Increase Your Pull-Ups From 0 to 10+ Reps FAST (3 Science-Based Tips)

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
  • Pullups are generally one of the most difficult exercises to master. In fact, most individuals have yet to even achieve their first pull up. And for those who have, they’ll then often struggle to increase reps on pullups. Although you’ve probably already tried a few things to help increase pullup strength or achieve your first ever pull-up, the truth is that most people simply use the wrong approaches when it comes to how to improve pullups. In this video though, I’ll show you what research indicates are the most effective steps and routines to achieving your first pull-up and then how to increase pullups into the double digits in the fastest way possible.
    The first thing you need to do to increase reps on pullups is focus on strengthening the prime movers involved. The first exercise will be the scapular pull-ups, which targets the lower traps. For this, simply hang from a bar, relax your shoulders down and away from your ears, and then pull your body up without allowing your elbows to bend with a slight pause at the top. Next will be the kneeling lat pulldown, which primarily strengthens the lats and the core, as well as the biceps. Theoretically, this exercise provides the best strength transference to your pull-up given the similarly of both movements in terms of muscle activation patterns and is therefore essential that we include it here.
    Next, we’re going to use the inverted row to further increase pullup strength by strengthening the pulling strength of your lats, core, and arms but to also emphasize the mid-traps a little more. For this, simply hang from a bar with your legs extended on the ground and pull up until your chest just about reaches the bar. Then, you’ll want to progress this overtime by simply lowering the bar and/or elevating your feet to get your body more horizontal.
    To really improve pullups, we want to get some actual pull-up training in to neurologically get better at the movement itself. If you’re unable to do a pull-up or just can’t do very many, you’ll have to first use alternative exercises to accomplish this. And the first exercise we’ll use for this purpose is the banded pull-up, which I’d highly recommend incorporating since it’s the closest exercise to the pull-up itself. The second exercise will be the negative pull-ups. These help with strengthening the eccentric portion of the pull-up and to also just get you more comfortable with feeling what it’s like to control your bodyweight against gravity. You’ll want to try to work up to a 30 second descent, which will translate to huge strength gains in your actual pullups.
    To sum it all up for you, here’s the overall action plan designed to take you to your first pull-up, then to your first 10-12 pull-ups, and then to your first weighted pull-up and beyond:
    Step 1: Getting to 10-12 Pull-Ups Straight
    Perform & Progress The Following 2x/week:
    Scapular Pull-Ups: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
    Banded Pull-Ups: 3 sets of 6-12 reps
    Kneeling Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
    Inverted Row: 3 sets of 8-12 reps (LOWER ANGLE OVERTIME)
    Pull-Up Negatives: 2-3 sets (WORK UP TO 30S DESCENT)
    *Add 2 “max pull-up” sets to the beginning of these workouts and also to 1-2 of your other weights workouts during the week
    Step 2: Progression
    Perform weighted pull-ups 2x/week (on one day, use a pull-up variation) for 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps.
    Start with 2.5-5lbs additional weight, then continue adding 2.5-5lbs more once you can successfully complete 3-4 sets of 10 reps with previous weight.
    Take a pull-ups “deload” or “easy” week after every 4 weeks.
    Hopefully you can see that by applying the right science and the proper steps into your weekly routine, you’ll be able to experience significantly faster results when it comes to how to increase pullups. And for a step-by-step science-based program that builds these protocols and exercises into your weekly plan for you and shows how to properly progress them overtime such that you can break through plateaus and pack on size and strength in the most effective way possible, then take the analysis quiz below to discover which approach is best for your body:
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  • @JeremyEthier
    @JeremyEthier  4 роки тому +1716

    Hope you enjoyed this one! For more diet & training guidance, take our free analysis quiz at builtwithscience.com/bws-free-fitness-quiz/ to find which of our step-by-step programs are best suited for transforming your specific body. Cheers!

    • @TigerGamerGirl
      @TigerGamerGirl 4 роки тому +44

      Jeremy Ethier I cant do a pull up or a tricep dip

    • @mohdkamilrao1514
      @mohdkamilrao1514 4 роки тому +19

      Supar video bro I am from in india

    • @Bogo6077
      @Bogo6077 4 роки тому +12

      Benchpress

    • @ryanday9737
      @ryanday9737 4 роки тому +29

      Proper form for Romanian Deadline and Bulgarian split squats

    • @bibekkarki4158
      @bibekkarki4158 4 роки тому +5

      Rdl

  • @cecenyc
    @cecenyc 3 роки тому +6638

    I am 73 yr old woman and I do banded pull-ups, inverted and some negative pull-ups every week. But this schedule will really help me get to be able to do them without assistance. When I was 60 I could do 6. Want to get back there and more. Thanks.

  • @aaronrichards8070
    @aaronrichards8070 4 роки тому +5696

    At age 38 and with a busted elbow, I finally achieved my first 10 pullup set thanks largely to this video. Ethier for ever!

    • @adityatrivedi5319
      @adityatrivedi5319 4 роки тому +46

      I am currently doing it...will it really help?

    • @itayhazan1247
      @itayhazan1247 4 роки тому +29

      Legend

    • @dantehlm8365
      @dantehlm8365 4 роки тому +17

      How long it took?

    • @christianjames6256
      @christianjames6256 4 роки тому +7

      Awesome 💪🏾

    • @Sonicdwe453
      @Sonicdwe453 4 роки тому +23

      Aaron Richards that’s hope for me. I need to do at least three to pass the ist in the marine corps! I can do one

  • @fcxds2282
    @fcxds2282 3 роки тому +2287

    2:20 - Scapular Pull-Ups
    3:06 - Kneeling Lat Pulldowns
    4:30 - Inverted Row
    5:30 - Banded Pull-Ups
    6:13 - Negative Pull-Ups
    6:40 - Sum up of the exercises

  • @dqualsh
    @dqualsh 3 роки тому +1540

    I did the exercise where you jump up and let yourself down slowly for about 2 months. I went from zero to three pull-ups. It works. 10 is my goal by the end of this year. Thanks for this video, Jeremy.

    • @MommaITried
      @MommaITried 2 роки тому +25

      How many minutes and days a week did you do it for

    • @bondjames-bond7664
      @bondjames-bond7664 2 роки тому +8

      How many can you do now

    • @maddoxdavidson1403
      @maddoxdavidson1403 2 роки тому +2

      Those are called reverses

    • @EezoTheChezo
      @EezoTheChezo 2 роки тому +144

      @@maddoxdavidson1403 no those are called negative pull-ups buddy

    • @cheeseman6016
      @cheeseman6016 2 роки тому +3

      I hope you reach your goal my man. I'm going to set the same goal now

  • @edge3220
    @edge3220 4 роки тому +2607

    When I was a fatty I couldn't do a single rep. After I lost about 130 pounds I remember finally doing one for the first time. That was incredible.

    • @juliusx1
      @juliusx1 4 роки тому +85

      one does not simply lose or gain 130 pounds

    • @onelovitHD
      @onelovitHD 4 роки тому +18

      Amazing :)
      How much can you achieve today ?

    • @budgetking2591
      @budgetking2591 4 роки тому +208

      @@juliusx1 he didnt say it was simple

    • @budgetking2591
      @budgetking2591 4 роки тому +9

      nice man

    • @ayubyusuf7084
      @ayubyusuf7084 4 роки тому +64

      I’m not even 130 pounds

  • @victoragha2617
    @victoragha2617 4 роки тому +3019

    The thing is i forget all this before my training

    • @JoseAguilar-bj1hp
      @JoseAguilar-bj1hp 4 роки тому +77

      Try writing it on a notebook or your phone, I had the same problem until I thought in that solution. In fact I bought the notebooks in which you can write and then scan it with your phone.

    • @vishalkrsingh6184
      @vishalkrsingh6184 4 роки тому +15

      Make a Playlist and download important videos on your phone, that's how I do it, and it helps a lot.

    • @Ms452123
      @Ms452123 4 роки тому +73

      It’s not like your watching this from a DVD player lol. Take your phone with you at the gym I guess.

    • @kingjvr123
      @kingjvr123 4 роки тому +3

      Get google sheets and write them down there with reps and weight

    • @damythicalpanda9190
      @damythicalpanda9190 4 роки тому +7

      Gustavo Joris no

  • @averellchen
    @averellchen 2 роки тому +812

    the "what the f*ck" part was the most accurate lol

    • @marcomilo7566
      @marcomilo7566 2 роки тому +5

      Underrated lol

    • @harip4911
      @harip4911 2 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @classiboy1904
      @classiboy1904 2 роки тому +9

      Lmao happens everytime when you go to do a pull-up and like wtf why can't I.. what ..

    • @tot0N
      @tot0N 2 роки тому

      @@classiboy1904 same for push ups

    • @user-ft2md2gd4s
      @user-ft2md2gd4s 2 роки тому

      true 😅

  • @leahnohrenberg7122
    @leahnohrenberg7122 3 роки тому +247

    I never normally never comment but this helped me go from 0 to 2 in a few WEEKS. I have been training my back since before I can remember but when i started to implement the kneeling lat pull downs and scap pulls, I saw tremendous improvement. If you need to get your reps up and fast, incorporate what he says into your workout schedule and you will see results.

  • @ReadyTestAndRating
    @ReadyTestAndRating 4 роки тому +1841

    timestamps
    2:20 ex 1 Scapular Pull-Ups
    3:05 ex 2 Kneeling Lat Pull-Downs
    4:20 ex 3 Inverted Row
    5:28 ex 4 Banded Pull-Ups
    6:10 ex 5 Negative Pull-Ups
    Edit: summary 6:41

  • @Saz_TheGhost
    @Saz_TheGhost 4 роки тому +4377

    Don't stop when you're tired,stop when you're done."johnny sins"

  • @solid7486
    @solid7486 2 роки тому +359

    For the 3 or something people seeing this, do not give up man, I have been working for an year on doing just one pull up and today I finally did my first 10 pull ups.
    I started out with barely being able to do 5 push ups and made my way up to doing the 100 push ups a day back in summer of 2020. I did try doing pull ups.
    After about 5 months I went out with a friend that was able to do 5-10 pull ups and when I tried i couldn't even come close to doing 1 rep.
    I began working hard and I really wanted to be as good as that friend. 3 months before my first pull up I wanted to prove to my dad that I'm serious and I can achive a goal.
    I bought a resistance band (35kg) and i could barely do 3 reps with it.
    After a couple of week of doing pull ups with the resistance band I just grabbed a bar and did a pull up with no problem.
    But I wasn't able to do more than one.
    I continued to work and after a couple more weeks of doing abs work out, push ups and pull ups (with resistance band) I was able to do 2 pull ups (doing them for normal reps, even tho my record was 5 and I couldn't do more than it.)
    After doing 2 reps of 10 sets every day for like 3-4 days I was able to do 3 reps of 10 sets and after 4-5 days ofthat I'm able to do 5 reps of 10 sets.
    Today I finally achived my goal of 10 pull ups (the other goal is a muscle up, but that would be a lot harder)
    So don't give up. Trust me. You got this.

    • @oscareguia3971
      @oscareguia3971 Рік тому +5

      Really inspiring, thanks! Just started calisthenics and I'm seeing progress every week. How long do you think it took you to get from 0-10?

    • @solid7486
      @solid7486 Рік тому +5

      @@oscareguia3971 took me about 2 years of training. Once you get the first one out of the way just do small sets of 1-2 reps with little rest like 20 sec between sets

    • @oscareguia3971
      @oscareguia3971 Рік тому +2

      @@solid7486 sounds good, thanks!

    • @angelofdarkness243
      @angelofdarkness243 Рік тому +1

      Maaa MAn!

    • @tonyngbc
      @tonyngbc Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s truly inspiring. After working for few months, I managed to get 1 now, I will continue to work towards 10. I’m 47 now. Cheers 🎉

  • @dongoat4232
    @dongoat4232 3 роки тому +7

    My dude Jeremy! I watched this video almost 2 months ago and i could only do 1 proper pullup with correct form and 2 more but incorrect form. Been doing those negatives and scapular pullups 2x a week and now i could do 5 pullups with proper form! You are by far the best of the best here in youtube!
    Ive been watching other pullups from other channels but i just couldnt add more pullups. Your detailed explaination of doing pullups especially the 2 phases of pullups and pulling shoulders back and down made a huge difference! Thanks Jeremy!

  • @jmort2473
    @jmort2473 4 роки тому +503

    It's truly incredible how we get all this insight and research-backed information for free. It's no wonder you've continued to grow and help so many people in the process. Many thanks

    • @maxheller7815
      @maxheller7815 4 роки тому +6

      the beauty of the 21st century

    • @MM-MLT
      @MM-MLT 4 роки тому +11

      Sometimes you still have to be careful with the research. It isn’t always right.

    • @blossompure
      @blossompure 3 роки тому

      he gets paid more than u can imagin

    • @bltnbros122
      @bltnbros122 3 роки тому +1

      @@MM-MLT well this is bodyscience so should be easy to confirm if it works or not.

  • @StreamSnickerCuts
    @StreamSnickerCuts 3 роки тому +264

    Jeremy i achieved my first pull up today after training 2x per week for nearly 3 weeks thanks a lot man youre the best fitness youtuber

    • @MohamedHossam-qd4wv
      @MohamedHossam-qd4wv 2 роки тому +4

      What did you do bro i have military test after 2 years

    • @Memesdotcom
      @Memesdotcom 2 роки тому

      @@MohamedHossam-qd4wv Liar

    • @TeenDreamsBH
      @TeenDreamsBH 2 роки тому

      @@Memesdotcom liar? Its said 2 years apart therefore it has intention to join.

  • @ricardohnn
    @ricardohnn 3 роки тому +74

    Well .. just loved how he points out the studies that gives him the foundation

  • @paathimself
    @paathimself 3 роки тому +12

    Hey man. I just wanted to reach out and let you know that I did this pull up workout during my back days (twice a week, plus meadows rows and misc bicep stuff) and on the 6th back day, 3 weeks in, I got my first pull up without a band. Very good content here. Thanks Jeremy, keep it up

  • @glazeb74
    @glazeb74 3 роки тому +14

    This video is complete, easy to understand, and makes pull-ups accessible to anyone willing to put in the work. I’ve watched and read a lot on pull-up improvement, and this is the BEST video outlining an achievable program, supported by science, for pull-up improvement.

  • @jayhardy8102
    @jayhardy8102 3 роки тому +24

    This is just what i was looking for. Another awesome run through, cheers Jeremy.

  • @JavierUKWithCat
    @JavierUKWithCat 3 роки тому +536

    It works
    3 weeks of consistent training, I am able to do 2 pull ups in a row! I ran these routine 3 times a week without kneeling latpull tho.

    • @sean.momentum
      @sean.momentum 3 роки тому +6

      Nice work !!!!

    • @TEMPOZ5127
      @TEMPOZ5127 2 роки тому +2

      I've always been able to do 3 pull-ups in a row

    • @dund614
      @dund614 2 роки тому +172

      @@TEMPOZ5127 really ive always known that nobody asked my g let the man enjoy his moment

    • @TEMPOZ5127
      @TEMPOZ5127 2 роки тому +6

      @@dund614 ok

    • @elk_21
      @elk_21 2 роки тому +5

      @@dund614 fr

  • @lucasivanov7824
    @lucasivanov7824 3 роки тому +200

    I was very skeptical about following your content at first until I watched this video and decided to give it a try. In August 2020 I could barely get to 4 pull-ups. Now, January 2021, I am really pleased and happy to say I`ve gotten over 14 reps in a row just following the recommendations laid out in this workout! Thank you so much for providing such amazing tips and explanations for free to us, love from Brazil!

  • @chandanreddy842
    @chandanreddy842 3 роки тому +36

    Wow, this was one of the best and most detailed fitness videos I have ever seen.

  • @fencserx9423
    @fencserx9423 4 роки тому +25

    This was surprisingly informative. Like wow. Good Complex information delivered quickly and with very little extra/anecdotal “This is how I was wrong” for 5 min. The entire video was solid info.

  • @anshikasehgal5015
    @anshikasehgal5015 3 роки тому +691

    Once a legend said that:start counting when it's hurts

    • @kabean6869
      @kabean6869 3 роки тому +82

      Muhammad Ali🐐

    • @ivancolak8633
      @ivancolak8633 3 роки тому +13

      It was Arnold

    • @ck__22
      @ck__22 3 роки тому +25

      @@ivancolak8633 It was Ali
      ua-cam.com/video/V2EfL1j4KYE/v-deo.html

    • @thatsabbyslife2386
      @thatsabbyslife2386 3 роки тому +6

      I don't know who said it first, but my brother taught me that and I love him for it.

    • @asaxclips5525
      @asaxclips5525 3 роки тому +15

      @@ivancolak8633 Arnold said in his speech that Muhammad Ali Said that

  • @salpanettieri3115
    @salpanettieri3115 2 роки тому +5

    Your progression on strengthening the muscles needed for the pull up was very informative!!
    Please create a video on workout schedules for over 60 year old men! Split or full body either way I can do both.
    Very much appreciated this video and thanks for hearing my suggestion.

  • @rockie8254
    @rockie8254 3 роки тому +2083

    Its all about wether a good-looking woman is watching, with one I can do 15, without I can do 8

    • @Marjannuel
      @Marjannuel 3 роки тому +143

      15 but funky form

    • @phoebewu1915
      @phoebewu1915 3 роки тому +64

      lol underrated comment

    • @ttv_mxr_btw_sweatytryhard6824
      @ttv_mxr_btw_sweatytryhard6824 3 роки тому +162

      If i was doing pull ups (i suck at them lol) and then a girl looked at me, i would get off the bar and start doing 30 push ups in a row, cause, ot looks more impressive than doing seeing a guy doing 3 pull ups

    • @mingsun6159
      @mingsun6159 3 роки тому +1

      :-))) on point !

    • @PINEAPPLEPUNCHFUN
      @PINEAPPLEPUNCHFUN 3 роки тому +2

      😂😂

  • @simionalexandru9546
    @simionalexandru9546 4 роки тому +2584

    "Is your pull-out game weak?"
    Me: look at my 6 kids
    Me: no its not (closes the video)

    • @_Red_G_
      @_Red_G_ 4 роки тому +74

      @@nelegion9596 LMFAO thanks for the laugh sir.

    • @TheKillerMB1
      @TheKillerMB1 4 роки тому +39

      Simion Alexandru it is cause you have 6 kids

    • @simionalexandru9546
      @simionalexandru9546 4 роки тому +28

      @@TheKillerMB1 So this is why my wife put me on this video ?

    • @Sudzy06
      @Sudzy06 4 роки тому +1

      Simion Alexandru obviously

    • @ardakolimsky7107
      @ardakolimsky7107 4 роки тому +4

      Thank god..I thought I was the only idiot left in the world with 6 kids. We can do this...can't we?

  • @vikramaditya8080
    @vikramaditya8080 3 роки тому +149

    I can finally do 5 to 6 proper pull ups thanks to this workout. Thank you so much.
    In addition to this workout I also worked on improving my forearm strength with dead hangs and reverse curls which have contributed to better pull ups and heavier deadlifts.

    • @GsnaGs
      @GsnaGs 3 роки тому +10

      Increasing strength in forearms helps with lots of exercises💯

    • @Unknown-xe6ni
      @Unknown-xe6ni 2 роки тому +4

      i can do 80

    • @beepboop6199
      @beepboop6199 Рік тому +2

      @@Unknown-xe6ni I can do 135

    • @Unknown-xe6ni
      @Unknown-xe6ni Рік тому +1

      @@beepboop6199 damn bro keep going don't stop !

  • @Vventure23
    @Vventure23 2 роки тому +11

    I love how many studies you site for this. As a woman with a 5 pull up max, and seriously struggling to get more, I love it thank you!!

  • @terryschnake3258
    @terryschnake3258 3 роки тому +60

    What I learned: 1. The importance of kneeling pull downs, an exercise I have never done. 2.The unique advantages of the inverted pull up, an exercise I rarely do because of the availability of a cable rowing station. 3. The inherent disadvantage of the assisted pull up machine, a favorite of mine with beginner clients. That's Jeremy's knowledge quality in his videos.

  • @onace8863
    @onace8863 4 роки тому +4

    Ur videos are so amazing not only because of the editing and design, but you have STUDIES and FACTS that prove WHY we should be doing certain exercises. Thx for always making such informative and factually-backed videos :)

  • @coolthought8456
    @coolthought8456 3 роки тому +15

    I was finally able to do one pull up this week after following most of your program with some modification due to lack of equipment. Thanks for the insight and the program schedule so that I know I wasn't pushing too hard or doing too little.

    • @vexedturk
      @vexedturk Рік тому

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  • @rudrakshisharma8996
    @rudrakshisharma8996 Рік тому +5

    I am a physio and I just learned something new from you! Your work is great, and so accurate technically. I loved the ideas for such a basic activity like pull-up.💯

  • @hideare
    @hideare 3 роки тому +12

    Just perfect. Giving all the information we really need without wasting a single second. You are amazing. Thank you.

  • @mattm757
    @mattm757 2 роки тому +1

    Sweet! Just the overview to a stripped down calisthenics program I didn't realize I was looking for. Clear, concise, common sensical and research-based. Thanks!!!

  • @akhilmaddukuri
    @akhilmaddukuri 10 місяців тому +7

    After 3 weeks of following this workout twice a week, I did my first pull up today. All thanks to you @jeremy. Will continue till I get my 10

  • @RedCandleWax24
    @RedCandleWax24 4 роки тому +367

    Any exercise that prevents others from using a squat rack is top priority in my book.

    • @LegoLeon12
      @LegoLeon12 4 роки тому +100

      J 24 Just do your Curls in the squat rack and assert dominance

    • @peterl.1574
      @peterl.1574 4 роки тому +1

      Tinky-Wimky lol

    • @homemadepizza3351
      @homemadepizza3351 4 роки тому +6

      Tinky-Wimky Dom approves this message

    • @RobMiami787
      @RobMiami787 4 роки тому +2

      With your butt on the bench surfing the net

  • @summerjaime832
    @summerjaime832 4 роки тому +321

    This is the most perfect video I could ever find! It’s exactly what I was looking for and I am excited to push past my current 2 pull ups 😊

  • @quintonholmlund2708
    @quintonholmlund2708 2 роки тому +1

    helpful and clear- i love how he shows the progression as well to more pullups and resting to not injure yourself

  • @dannyhernandez3431
    @dannyhernandez3431 3 роки тому +1

    This how’s been the best video I’ve seen for pull ups by far 👏🏽 step by step instructions and diagrams

  • @externalsubway
    @externalsubway 4 роки тому +242

    I was doing just negatives and a couple of months later I could easily do 12 clean pullups.

    • @jjwp-ql5rv
      @jjwp-ql5rv 4 роки тому +19

      It took me a year to go from zero, to twelve, sort of similar situation.. Just kept trying 😂

    • @arsenalfanatic0971
      @arsenalfanatic0971 4 роки тому +4

      What was your routine for doing negatives?
      Right now I try to do 3 sets of 6 negatives and try and control myself to go down in 3 mississippi bc I found that somewhere online.

    • @Bigblockrunner
      @Bigblockrunner 4 роки тому +6

      Arsenalfanatic09 you need to do about 10 sets of 10 in 3 minutes is my routine my pull-ups went from 1 to 9 in 3 weeks

    • @externalsubway
      @externalsubway 4 роки тому +6

      @@arsenalfanatic0971 3 sets of max reps. Started with 5/4/3, then 6/5/4, etc. Then, when reached 10/10/10 in negatives I was able to do 3 normal pullups. After this it's the same progression, but with normal pullups. Good luck!

    • @arjunirkal6853
      @arjunirkal6853 4 роки тому +1

      @@externalsubway hi,
      What else did you do along with negative pullups?
      I have started from today. Managed to do 2 negative in first rep.

  • @TheLostpapers
    @TheLostpapers 3 роки тому +17

    Just wanted to thank you for your wise advice on pull-ups. I was struggling to to 3 series of five pull-ups (not even full but getting down to 3/4), never being able to go above that after many months.
    By following your program, I unlocked my pull-ups. The scapular training really made the difference.
    After 12 sessions, I am able now to do 3 series of 10 pull ups (3/4 descent), and I've validated 3 series of 7 pull ups (full movement). I'm planning to get to 3 x 10 (full move) in about 2 or 3 weeks.
    So, this is definitively a video to watch and a method to apply.

  • @user-wi7jv4er1o
    @user-wi7jv4er1o 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much, Jeremy! Today, at 40 years old, I achieved my first pull-up, and it's all thanks to your video. I started following your exercises just three weeks ago, doing them twice a week, and the progress has been astonishing. I never expected such rapid growth. My next goal is to hit 10 pull-ups. Appreciate your guidance!

  • @rickycampos3215
    @rickycampos3215 Рік тому +6

    You're great at explaining why the excercise is effective but it would help so much more to get in depth with form & show multiple angles of how the exercise is performed for longer time.

  • @jacquesmichaelvanheerden
    @jacquesmichaelvanheerden 3 роки тому +14

    Exactly what I was looking for! I'm seeing major "newbie gains" in all aspects, and doing a pullup has always been my goal, with this i'm feeling confident ill be able to do 3x10 in no time! Thanks so much for this great video Jeremy

  • @sirtrib4612
    @sirtrib4612 4 роки тому +4

    Bro seriously I’m about to be 22 in a few months and the difference between you and other fitness people is the science you actually have to backup behind this. Been looking for a method like this for a while I’m most defiantly going to go thru and definitely boost my confidence while in the process. Definitely earned a sub. 💪🏿

  • @leankristoffer5629
    @leankristoffer5629 2 роки тому +2

    I haven't watched any Jeremy Ethier videos in like 2 years and seeing this now, he's clearly leaner than before. But the better part is that his citation & research game just leveled up!

  • @Nadia-zx8ng
    @Nadia-zx8ng 2 роки тому

    Wow
    Best EVER fitness demo I have EVER seen !
    I’ll keep you in the loop

  • @ArtyYooo
    @ArtyYooo 4 роки тому +4

    This is the most professional, interesting, well-researched, well-produced video I've ever seen. 10/10

  • @ravihasan9390
    @ravihasan9390 3 роки тому +402

    6:47 for people who wants to see the exercise list

  • @loismilbouer6595
    @loismilbouer6595 7 місяців тому

    Great! Thank you very much. I am facing shoulder surgery primarily from doing pull ups incorrectly (and I guess most lifting) pulling with my shoulders instead of the back. I am working on all of these excellent tips very lightly until I can get my shoulders fixed. Thanks Jeremy! Lois

  • @tempakola5062
    @tempakola5062 2 роки тому +15

    Finally did my 1st pull up successfully after following your steps over 1 month.

  • @WorkoutUnionPT
    @WorkoutUnionPT 4 роки тому +28

    Pull Ups are for sure the ones that helped me get my back muscle development and strength as for you! Great exercise for a bodyweight training!

  • @opwave79
    @opwave79 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent video! Really appreciate the science behind each progression.
    I’m 49 and after years of bad habits, finally got myself down to a healthy body weigh through diet and exercise. But I’ve always struggled with pull ups. I’m going to try your progressive training plan to work my way up my first pull up. I believe I can do it!

  • @RakeshGuptak
    @RakeshGuptak 2 роки тому

    I can't imagine how much time you have spent on gathering the supporting information and that it makes total sense to a person like me. Kudos!

  • @pallakmannan6868
    @pallakmannan6868 3 роки тому

    Thank you for all the info. I love watching your videos as you always explain it so well without wasting any time. Thanks again.

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 роки тому +245

    Hey Jeremy I've always been interested in the human flag, can you do a video on that? If not, maybe the Spoto presses?

    • @easa9999
      @easa9999 4 роки тому +47

      u jacked weaboo

    • @differentlyabledmuslimjewi4475
      @differentlyabledmuslimjewi4475 4 роки тому +4

      Agreed, fun movement I want to be able to do.

    • @Laffy1345
      @Laffy1345 4 роки тому +5

      65-year-old man at my job can do this.... I hate him.

    • @Matt-gl8ov
      @Matt-gl8ov 4 роки тому +9

      Jeremy does gym related stuff. Those are calisthenics movements. Just check UA-cam tutorials on them from calisthenics channels

    • @NavdeepSingh-vl6ff
      @NavdeepSingh-vl6ff 4 роки тому +2

      @@Matt-gl8ov we wanna learn from jeremy...there's no kind of bs in his videos.

  • @robertandrlik6040
    @robertandrlik6040 4 роки тому +80

    That’s a good one , broke my elbow 22 months ago &,after being told the arm won’t ever move again , I am ready to train slowly pull ups👍 it’ll go, I am sure :-)

    • @vincentong7775
      @vincentong7775 4 роки тому +14

      You can do it man, don't give up!

    • @peunn3407
      @peunn3407 4 роки тому +3

      Whoops! Encouragement!

    • @ethiometal1254
      @ethiometal1254 4 роки тому

      You can do it men I am sure

    • @confidential5743
      @confidential5743 4 роки тому

      Raym Janjua Most doctors aren’t physical therapists or nutritionists. Doctors are taught band-aid treatment when they don’t know how to handle something and therefore point you to the pharmaceutical department

  • @tokenjay
    @tokenjay 2 роки тому +10

    Just started this routine a couple days ago. Lats and back are experiencing mad DOMS now. Thanks Jeremy

    • @johnnyrocker7495
      @johnnyrocker7495 Рік тому

      What is DOMS please?

    • @daudkhawaja5064
      @daudkhawaja5064 Рік тому

      @@johnnyrocker7495 delayed onset muscle soreness
      basically the soreness you get the next day or few hours after exercise

  • @aurummcbride7484
    @aurummcbride7484 2 роки тому

    Going to get on this routine today and should be pumping out pull-ups no problem in the near future. Thank you Jeremy.

  • @jonathanwang1218
    @jonathanwang1218 3 роки тому +474

    Who else is watching this during quarantine without the necessary equipment?

  • @TR.372
    @TR.372 4 роки тому +571

    Jeff Cavalier: Face Pulls
    Jeremy Ethier: Scapula Pull Ups

    • @davecom3
      @davecom3 4 роки тому +23

      Only one should be listened to, and doesnt deploy clickbait bizarre workout routines that arent needed whatsoever. This dude knows his stuff

    • @TR.372
      @TR.372 4 роки тому +2

      @@davecom3 I don't think I've ever seen Jeff lift heavy. Weird.

    • @Zoom03352
      @Zoom03352 4 роки тому +58

      @@davecom3 i hope you didnt mean jeff when you said that

    • @Zoom03352
      @Zoom03352 4 роки тому +12

      @@TR.372 whys that weird and he does, just safe heavy not injury heavy

    • @maciek8159
      @maciek8159 4 роки тому +223

      You’re all fools if you think Jeff from athlean x doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

  • @djolarola
    @djolarola 3 роки тому +3

    Really, Jeremy and Athlean-X is basically everything you need for fitness information imo. Thanks for your content!

  • @koden24
    @koden24 9 місяців тому

    Jeremy, you just sold me with the Scapular Pullups, with everything else. Thank you

  • @jamiehay1027
    @jamiehay1027 4 роки тому +833

    *Jeremy:* 30 seconds negative on pull ups.
    *Me:* _ArE YoU HaViNg A LaUgH!?_

    • @Synophic
      @Synophic 4 роки тому +8

      I love the concept of your channel 10k. WD.

    • @subscriberswithnovideosc-mk3up
      @subscriberswithnovideosc-mk3up 4 роки тому +4

      @@Synophic wat

    • @NzSumzN
      @NzSumzN 4 роки тому +2

      How did you do it

    • @brentmast2030
      @brentmast2030 4 роки тому

      Ha.ha, I remembuh my fust beeyuh!

    • @jamiehay1027
      @jamiehay1027 4 роки тому +3

      @@NzSumzN I'll tell you if you support the cause;) Nah, for real, just make comments early on videos that are either interesting, helpful or funny. 5.25k nice people subbed for that. I used to get 1k a month but I was on UA-cam all day and it was a lot of work.

  • @pallios
    @pallios 4 роки тому +14

    When you make a comment on another youtuber's video to suggest an idea for a video but Jeremy pops up to fill you in...
    Thanks man!

  • @aerial_silks_hoop
    @aerial_silks_hoop 2 роки тому

    This video is perfect! It describes every exercise to do and exactly why it's better than other exercises using scientific studies to support it. Then it gives an exact workout regimen to do and summarizes the video at the end. Excellent content!

  • @tingest999
    @tingest999 Рік тому

    I came here to say thanks and add onto the testimonials here that the workout regime you provided really helped!!
    I started this regime in May/June doing it once a week. In between the week I just tried to do eccentric/banded pull ups whenever I walked pass a pull up bar. I also do F45 4-5 times a week but mainly cardio.
    It is now end September and I just achieved my first pull up!!! I’m beyond elated and would like to thank you and your tips and regime so much!!!!!

  • @flagndrag2035
    @flagndrag2035 4 роки тому +9

    When I tried my first time, I literally did what happened at 0:04 I didn't expect pull ups to be so much harder then chin up....
    Nice video!

  • @Gg-zd8xz
    @Gg-zd8xz 4 роки тому +65

    2:06 - scapular pull-ups
    3:06 - kneeling lat pull-downs
    4:21 - inverted row
    5:28 - banded pull-up
    6:10 - negative pull-up

  • @DJEastwood24
    @DJEastwood24 2 роки тому

    The best tutorial I've found yet. Thank you, I'm starting with your suggestions today.

  • @falcon1378
    @falcon1378 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this vid bro. I’m gonna try this over the weekend cuz I looked stupid in weight training today. Literally could do everything except pull ups and chin ups.

  • @luisflores5002
    @luisflores5002 3 роки тому +14

    something i noted when started doing pull ups, i needed a strong gripp, before everything

  • @logwind
    @logwind 4 роки тому +106

    What helped me was pinching my shoulder blades together and trying to touch my chest to the bar, rather than raising my chin above it.

    • @Fjr1360
      @Fjr1360 4 роки тому

      No matter how hard I try, I cannot get my chest to touch the bar. Though I can do 10+ good form pull-ups. Any suggestions?

    • @logwind
      @logwind 4 роки тому +4

      @@Fjr1360 Hi. My chest doesn't actually touch the bar. I find that visualizing it however helps maintain form. My chest is out as I'm doing reps. Hope that helps.

    • @Shlem15
      @Shlem15 4 роки тому +4

      @@Fjr1360 get a bigger chest

    • @michaelg7904
      @michaelg7904 4 роки тому

      @@Fjr1360 Don't worry about it. Do what you're able to do and leave the extra flex for the gymnasts.

    • @Fjr1360
      @Fjr1360 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks guys. Now I'm focusing on doing archer pull-ups.

  • @muhammadazam9707
    @muhammadazam9707 7 місяців тому

    These are great tips to start and then progress with improvement. I get pain in my left shoulder when i do pull-ups with wide grips, any suggestion, and also if you upload some videos on stretching .

  • @JuanMolina-tl2xc
    @JuanMolina-tl2xc 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you. I will try these techniques. My flexing in school thanks to your knowledge.

  • @paul5ierra778
    @paul5ierra778 3 роки тому +3

    Holy snap it worked. The workouts listed in this video helped me do ONE. Only one but it’s a start. Thank you Jeremy Ethier. 🙏

  • @jaredhannah6259
    @jaredhannah6259 4 роки тому +29

    Gonna give this a go. Been stuck at that 3-6 pull up range for too long.

    • @AntiPWN69
      @AntiPWN69 4 роки тому

      How did it do to u pal? Any progress so far?

    • @jjwp-ql5rv
      @jjwp-ql5rv 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntiPWN69
      A year ago, I couldn't do one. Now I can do 12, in my first set. What I did was, it's not really good advice, but I just kept trying. Many a time spent hanging from the bar just trying to get 1 rep. Just kept trying. Didn't care if people thought I looked daft either. Now I can touch my chest to the bar on every rep I do, without straining my neck over the bar.

    • @jjwp-ql5rv
      @jjwp-ql5rv 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntiPWN69
      If I want less than 12 reps now, I leg-hug a dumbbell, even a 12kg one will drop my reps.

  • @nellybobadams
    @nellybobadams Рік тому

    I've just done this program down the gym today as I really need to up my pull up game. Can only do 2 strict pull ups at the moment. I have to say this is the most accessible and enjoyable program I've come across. I previously tried an app where it was just loads of sets of negative pull ups which got very tedious and exhausting. In contrast I am positive about your workout being effective and, most importantly, motivational. Thanks for sharing this content!

  • @TheMovementAthlete
    @TheMovementAthlete 9 місяців тому

    Your fitness results speak volumes about your commitment and dedication. Be proud of this ❤

  • @verci7511
    @verci7511 3 роки тому +61

    [09:04]
    STEP 1: GETTING TO 10-12 PULL-UPS STRAIGHT
    PERFORM & PROGRESS THE FOLLOWING 2X/WEEK:
    1.[02:07] Scapular Pull-Ups: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
    2.[05:29] Banded Pull-Ups: 3 sets of 6-12 reps
    3.[03:05] Kneeling Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
    4.[04:21] Inverted Row: 3 sets of 8-12 reps (LOWER ANGLE OVERTIME)
    5.[06:10] Pull-Up Negatives: 2-3 sets (WORK UP TO 30S DESCENT)
    *Add 2 ”max pull-up” sets to the beginning of these workouts and also 1-2 of your other weights workouts during the week
    [09:10]
    STEP 2: PROGRESSION
    1. Perform weighted pull-ups 2x/week (on one day, use a pull-up variation) for 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps.
    2. Start with 2.5-5lbs additional weight, then continue adding 2.5-5lbs more once you can successfully complete 3-4 sets of 10 reps with previous weight.
    3. Take a pull-ups "deload" or "easy" week after every 4 weeks.

  • @akhilravindran6133
    @akhilravindran6133 4 роки тому +179

    If watching videos make us stronger, then I'm the strongest man in this world.

  • @haley2486
    @haley2486 2 роки тому

    Wow, this makes so much more sense! I realized that I've been lacking a lot of core stabilization in my technique. Hoping these will help me to achieve 5-10 reps!

  • @ckihura
    @ckihura 3 роки тому

    watched about 3 or 4 other videos before this one which easily answered all my questions - great vid

  • @dennisqht
    @dennisqht 3 роки тому +9

    That’s some great tips there Jeremy, thanks! Quick question - I struggle the most at the TOP part of the pull-up. Getting to a 90 deg-ish angle from full arm extension is ok for me, but completing the final half of the pull up to get my chest to the bar is a struggle. It goes the same for the banded pull up as well. I’m wondering if I should focus on any particular exercise to solve this “imbalance”?

  • @chimchana5631
    @chimchana5631 4 роки тому +20

    At the beginning it was exactly me I've succeed this week to do a one chin_up but pull up it's still hard for me to do

  • @gustavoabachegardie650
    @gustavoabachegardie650 2 роки тому +1

    Im just noticing about this channel. Good job bro!! Thanks for share all this information.

  • @vikramj.2923
    @vikramj.2923 Рік тому

    This man is extremely understanding and this particular video helped me get started! Thank you so much!

  • @jamiehay1027
    @jamiehay1027 4 роки тому +80

    I've been going to the gym for 8 months. When I first started I could do 1 with difficulty. Now I can do 7:) This is the perfect video for me to get to a level where I add weight to my sets!

    • @OkTr3y
      @OkTr3y 4 роки тому +1

      10,000 Subscribers With No Videos Challenge add lat pull downs and rows into your routine if you haven’t already. You’ll be doing 15/20 in no time

    • @ACEoph
      @ACEoph 4 роки тому

      @@OkTr3y Exactly

    • @Heathx15
      @Heathx15 4 роки тому +6

      I love this answer because this is more realistic. If people think they’re gonna get from 0-10 in weeks or couple months. Not likely.

    • @ACEoph
      @ACEoph 4 роки тому +4

      @@Heathx15 If you implement a solid back workout it's possible within a couple months

    • @Heathx15
      @Heathx15 4 роки тому +5

      Damiel Gårsted sure but it depends on where you’re at already too. If you can already do 3-4- even 5, then I wasn’t talking bout those people. I’m talking about people who legitimately can’t do any or maybe 1.

  • @elatoles3842
    @elatoles3842 2 роки тому +44

    2:21 Scapular pull ups
    3:05 Kneeling lat
    4:22 inverted row
    5:30 Banded pullup
    6:08 Negative Pull ups
    6:41 Routin

  • @artmartinez2686
    @artmartinez2686 6 місяців тому

    thanks for the tips and the data to support your video. Well Done! I will be back in a few weeks to share progress. right now I can do 3 pull ups but been stuck here for a while

  • @richardharris3423
    @richardharris3423 2 роки тому

    WOW!!! Thanks!! I just liked it! This is the most in depth and complete analysis I have seen in helping me do pull ups....in which I can't do any yet. I was wasting my time on the sitting pull downs. The knee pull downs look like they make much more sense than the sitting pull downs..... and I'm gonna start doing those :D

  • @Andre-ih5ig
    @Andre-ih5ig 3 роки тому +10

    im so glad i have jeremy and coach greg in my life

    • @brandonrinehart7516
      @brandonrinehart7516 3 роки тому +1

      No offense, but a narcissistic roid junkie whos sells toast is the last person you should be listening to for fitness advice.

  • @ianmichaelson3100
    @ianmichaelson3100 Рік тому +3

    I was only about to do 1.5 pull-ups but now I’m able to get 4. Thanks for the help man.

  • @Spacecadet669
    @Spacecadet669 Рік тому

    This was a well organized, clearly conveyed, infornative presentation. Im psyched to give the plan a try. Thank you

  • @kylepetrovic1296
    @kylepetrovic1296 2 роки тому

    Yes ! That’s it. My arms are fairly strong and I am quite lean so I was pretty shocked when I found out I couldn’t do more than just 5 or 6 pull ups. It was my traps that were underdeveloped not allowing me to complete the first part of the pull-up. Great video

  • @roronoazoro-tg5nr
    @roronoazoro-tg5nr 3 роки тому +10

    today i did 9 pull ups , i will start weighted pull ups when i reach 13 clean perfect pull ups
    this program is really working , 2 weeks ago i was doing 5 reps

  • @jessevargas3289
    @jessevargas3289 3 роки тому +80

    Thought he said “if your pull out game..” at the beginning lmao

  • @marcusbledsoe6301
    @marcusbledsoe6301 2 роки тому

    Most informative video I've seen on improving pull up strength.

  • @SchuyFit
    @SchuyFit 3 роки тому +2

    This is a pullup tutorial that is very beginner friendly. Very detailed for a 10 minute video💯