How to Get Strong Enough to Do Pull-Ups
Everyone wants to feel good and better about themselves. A big part of looking good and feeling good is proper exercise. Exercise can make a person more confident, healthier and more energetic. One particular exercise that many people consider a true test of strength is the almighty pull-up. The pull-up is a chin-up with your palms facing away from you as you grasp the bar. As an athlete, how do you get to a place to do more pull-ups? How do you develop the strength to do several pull-ups at one time? It takes lots of hard work and discipline.
Instructions
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Determine up front that nothing in the world will stop you from achieving your goal of getting strong enough to do pull-ups. Write this goal down. Carry it with you. Look at it often. Use it as a motivating force when you feel down and it seems that your goal is impossible.
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Follow a workout plan that consists of the following: on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays do three sets of 10 assisted pull-ups. Rest on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Continue this regimen for at least three weeks before adding additional sets or numbers of pull-ups as you feel stronger. If you can't get assistance, try negative pull-ups, which mean starting with your chin already at the bar and lowering yourself slowly.
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Track your progress daily. On day one, write down how many pull-ups you did regardless of whether or not you could meet the recommended number of 10. Keep track of all of your progress throughout the process. Go back to your daily progress reports and see how far you have actually come.
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Enjoy the success of your progress and strength development. When you're finally to the point of being able to do multiple pull-ups in a set, do as many pull-ups as you can to test your strength. Most people will be able to achieve at least 10 unassisted pull-ups after a few short months of hard work.
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Tips & Warnings
Be careful to take the proper precautions while performing your pull-ups. Be careful not to injure your back, neck, or arms by doing the exercise improperly. Make sure you consult a physical fitness expert on the proper mechanics of doing a pull-up.
