Most people don’t struggle with pull-ups because they’re lazy.

They struggle because they keep attacking them the same way:

Try harder, grind more reps, force progress.

That approach usually leads to slow gains, angry elbows, and significant frustration.

And here’s the thing most people miss:

When you’re building toward your first pull-up (or more clean reps), there are a few invaluable drills that almost no one prioritizes — even though they make everything else work better.

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These aren’t the only things you do. But they’re the things that make your pull-up training finally click.

Then make sure these three drills are in your rotation:

1 - Leg-Assisted Pull-Ups

-- Set up gymnastic rings
-- Feet on the ground
-- Torso stays vertical

This teaches proper pulling mechanics without causing injury.

2 - Band-Assisted Pull-Ups

-- Use a band that allows at least 7 clean reps
-- Work to where you can do 10+; then move to a smaller band

Enough help to build strength — not so much that you cheat.

3 - Negative Pull-Ups

-- Hop over the bar
-- Lower under control for 3–5 seconds

This builds real strength where most people are weakest.

You don’t have to do these forever. But if you’re serious about getting your first pull-up (or building beyond it), they’re non-negotiable for a while.

That’s why I built a simple Operation Pull Up around these ideas — testing before and after so you can actually see the progress.

And if you want the full progression—exact sets, reps, weekly structure, and how to take this from wherever you are now all the way to 20+ pull-ups—my Operation Pull-Up plan lays it all out step by step.

It’s currently included as a free bonus with Bodyweight Beast 2.0.

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Cheers to more pull ups in 2026!

-- Forest