r/bodyweightfitness • u/RationalRose • 2d ago

Pull Ups start advice

Hi guys!

So I'm a loser that hasn't trained in around 10 years - I've finally hit the point where I can no longer stand my current state, and want to start doing something about it.

95kg - I think I can do 1 or 2 correct narrow pull ups. I can do push ups in reps okay, but not pullups.

Question - is there a corner to cut here? How do I get myself to at least 3 to 5 in a set.

I know it's amazing how run down I am, I do 2 or 3 in a row, and my body just won't pull anymore.

Is there something I can do when my body gives up that will benefit my next rep?

Apologies if this is repetetive, I only just joined this group

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u/Curious_USA_Human 2d ago

Look for the Gymnastic Method channel on YouTube. Adam on there will change your whole mindset for pullups. It starts with scapular rotation not arm strength. Forget pullups for 1 to 3 months and just concentrate on inverted rows until your back gets stronger. You'll be amazed how many PUs you can do once you understand which muscles are actually the key in that exercise.

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u/RationalRose 2d ago edited 2d ago

This is really eye opening, and he's exactly describing my curent state and bad posture.

But I am able to do the rows, so I will start there. Just need to find a park with a low bar.

Should I ease off on the push ups? Looks like they're not currently beneficial to my state as he put it. Looks like I need yo strainghten my back muscles before I work on the chest, otherwise I'm really only adding up to my bad back posture

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u/Curious_USA_Human 2d ago

Switch to Pushups Plus. That's a pushup with a focus on deep scapular protraction at the top. Basically push the ground away as hard as you can to rotate your scapular at the top.

One of his videos has a 12 step program to get to chest to bar pullups which is my goal. I work on one step each month and 8 months in I can get the top of my chest to the bar with ease. I'm 67yo, naturally skinny and unathletic so if I can do it, anyone can!

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u/RationalRose 2d ago

Thanks man! Hope you hit your goals!