04/09/2026
If you can’t do a strict pull-up yet, here’s how to build it the right way.
Get strict before you kip.
Get the strength, then control, and progress.
Start with:
1. Strict Pull-Up
Full hang → chin over the bar → controlled lower
2. Jumping Negatives
Jump to top position, lower slowly, own the eccentric
3. Banded Pull-Ups
Use support, not momentum. Stay strict. Chin must clear the bar.
You don’t need fancy hacks. You need reps with intent.
Earn your first pull-up, or clean up the ones you’ve got.