I don’t know how long it’ll take but just one pull-up is my goal. More would be even better!

Same! So far I'm at nose level when I'm attempting... It's so frustratingly close!

RNY 12/20/16 32YO 5'9" HW- 408 SW- 388 CW- 247 current BMI- 27

Sweat is just fat crying!

I agree with you, that is my goal too. Never able to, but that will change!

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I used an assisted band and built up to actual real pull ups. Now I can do around 5 before I gas.

Also chin ups are way easier and are better practice for pull ups.

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Guys, I love the goal of pull ups. I remember when I couldn't do 1 rep. Now I am up to 25 strict reps. Two things made a world of difference. First, I practiced the hollow body position on the floor so I could really learn to squeeze my core and glutes tight while hanging from the bar. It was invaluable and I always demand my students learn the hollow body position before pull ups. Second, you need to progress using a technique called "Grease the Groove." This is a very simple technique that gets you results so fast it is almost unbelievable. What you do is start out with a baseline of what you can do. If you can't pull yourself up on the bar, use a stool or ladder, assume a chin-up grip (palms facing you) and use your legs to get your chin above the bar. Use the hollow body position and lower your weight back down. If you can manage 1-3 reps in a set, then that is what you will do. Perform 3 sets of 3 reps 3 days per week. Your body will adapt and you will get strong. Give yourself a minimum of 2 weeks and usually a maximum of 4 weeks and then test your pull ups. I think you'll be amazed. I knew a 62 year old man who used this method. He was a marine and could do about 6-7 reps. He used this method and after 3 months he was able to do 20 pull ups. He couldn't do that many during his boot camp days as a young Jarhead. So it will work for you as well.

Guys, I love the goal of pull ups. I remember when I couldn't do 1 rep. Now I am up to 25 strict reps. Two things made a world of difference. First, I practiced the hollow body position on the floor so I could really learn to squeeze my core and glutes tight while hanging from the bar. It was invaluable and I always demand my students learn the hollow body position before pull ups. Second, you need to progress using a technique called "Grease the Groove." This is a very simple technique that gets you results so fast it is almost unbelievable. What you do is start out with a baseline of what you can do. If you can't pull yourself up on the bar, use a stool or ladder, assume a chin-up grip (palms facing you) and use your legs to get your chin above the bar. Use the hollow body position and lower your weight back down. If you can manage 1-3 reps in a set, then that is what you will do. Perform 3 sets of 3 reps 3 days per week. Your body will adapt and you will get strong. Give yourself a minimum of 2 weeks and usually a maximum of 4 weeks and then test your pull ups. I think you'll be amazed. I knew a 62 year old man who used this method. He was a marine and could do about 6-7 reps. He used this method and after 3 months he was able to do 20 pull ups. He couldn't do that many during his boot camp days as a young Jarhead. So it will work for you as well.

Sold! I'm adding it to my regimen. Update in a month!

RNY 12/20/16 32YO 5'9" HW- 408 SW- 388 CW- 247 current BMI- 27

Sweat is just fat crying!