How to do a pull up? as a beginner in 2025
In this quick video, I will show you the short and practical steps to doing your first pull up
This video is perfect for beginners who want to build strength but can’t do a pull-up yet and want to work towards their first clean pull-up.
Struggling to do your first pull-up? Don’t worry, this video breaks down 5 beginner-friendly progressions to help you get there!
We start with the basics:
1. Dead Hang – Build grip strength and prepare your body for pull-ups. You need to be able to hang for a bit to do a pull-up.
2. Scapular Pull-Ups – Learn proper shoulder activation.
3. Negatives – Jump up and lower yourself slowly to gain strength and become familiar with the movement.
4. Assisted Pull-Ups – Use resistance bands, a partner or a machine to practice.
5. Full Pull-Up – let’s goooo!
This simple step-by-step guide is designed for complete beginners who are skinny, unsure of where to start, and want to get stronger and do their first pull-up.
Follow along, and you’ll be doing pull-ups in no time!💪🏻
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