Why You Can't Do 10 Pull Ups (SIMPLE FIX!) | Brendan Meyers
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Want to increase your pull ups and build an overall stronger back? Pay attention to the points I talk about in this video.
First thing to know when trying to increase your pull ups is that more is not always better. Just because you're doing a ton of reps and sets does not ensure that you are actually progressing. You have to have structure. For building size we have to be in that 6-13 rep range and endurance 13-20 reps. Rest periods should be 45s - 1 minute. If you can only do about 2 or 3 pull ups, start increasing variation and perform exercises like bodyweight rows.
Also, soreness does not always mean you are making progress. You might think that you have to do as much as possible, but just because you feel sore does not mean you are moving forward properly. Soreness is a result of your body being under stress which it is not used to, and it is trying to recover and repair itself.
Next, stop doing the same exercises over and over again. Most people assume that if you want to get stronger at pull ups, you have to practice pull ups. But this is not always the case, by increasing your variation it will translate over to a stronger position on the pull up bar. Start including different exercises into your routine!
Hand placement is very important. Most people have their thumb over the bar, but by doing this you are losing a lot of key strength. Your thumb is the strongest digit on your hand, so use it! Grip the bar with your thumb underneath. You also want to have your hands in a pronated position and not supinated (chin ups).
Lastly, you may not be doing enough high intensity volume. Increasing the variation will increase the intensity. When you're performing inverted rows, try doing it with one hand instead of two. This will get you stronger in the muscles required to perform a pull up.
Take note of everything I discussed in this video and take it with you to your next workout. Stop making excuses as to why you can't and start giving yourself a reason as to why you can. We can all get stronger together!
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OMG you're talking straight from my heart!!! I have learned the hard way, doing every single mistake you're talking about, overtraining instead of progressing. Thank you!
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I learned how to clap my hands with this video...
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Bro that scenery is from GTA lol
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He is speaking but he is not saying anything.
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Writing this for those who can't do even 1 pull up. It may sound silly but all what you need to do is try to pull up more and more. Anyway, here some advices from me. 1. If you can't do even 1 pull up, start from negative pull ups. You can find some information about it if you need 2. If you got a dumbbell you should pump your biceps. strong biceps can help you at the begining ( at least it helped me a lot so i came from 1 pull up to 13 really fast ) 3. Also you can use hand expander. It will improve your forearms so you could have a nice grip. I'll be happy if i helped at least 1 person.
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just love his passionate explanations. and plus most of them are pretty useful.
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Why do people have to complicate stuff? When I started doing pull ups I could only do 7, now I can do 24. You don't need to do all these other things! Just try to increase the repetitions every single time you are doing your pull ups and that will do it. Simple as that!
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This is my first time I have watched this video of this channel and I did love how he explained the mechanics the pull up. I've always felt the pull up with such a unique exercise and it is which I need to also work my ass off to get to pull up mastered. Thank you for the advice.
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If you can't do 10 reps, do the amount you can do for 4-6 sets, or until your ability to perform set amount of reps is decreasing. Take longer pauses between sets, 1-2.5 min.
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I've been struggling with pull ups for a while I really needed this video thanks a lot brendan
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Really liked that you actually posted the tips in the description!
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Thanks for that video. Very inspirational
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4:50 look in the background lol
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Brendan Meyers you are the best. Thank you for all your help.
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Dang, haven't had time to watch any of your videos in a while Brendan but I gotta say you're looking good man! Keep up the great work! :)
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Great advice, wish I had read it 18 months ago when I pulled a bicep pushing my pull up reps. Just about better now but I am nervous to go past 4 -3 -3 because I started to get warning twinges the had had ignored before when I had got up to around 6-6-7.
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Very helpful, I'll try to implement suggestions in my workout. Thanks
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Really learnt something new. Thanks for the video and hard work
