Here is an awesome pull-up program I followed a while back. It works, but you gotta show up consistently for 30 days. (I didn't write this, you can find the whole program here: https://www.strongfirst.com/the-fighter-pullup-program-revisited/) Hope this helps! The 5RM Fighter Pullup Program - Day 1β5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - Day 2β5, 4, 3, 2, 2 - Day 3β5, 4, 3, 3, 2 - Day 4β5, 4, 4, 3, 2 - Day 5β5, 5, 4, 3, 2 - Day 6βOff - Day 7β6, 5, 4, 3, 2 - Day 8β6, 5, 4, 3, 3 - Day 9β6, 5, 4, 4, 3 - Day 10β6, 5, 5, 4, 3 - Day 11β6, 6, 5, 4, 3 - Day 12βOff - Day 13β7, 6, 5, 4, 3 - Day 14β7, 6, 5, 4, 4 - Day 15β7, 6, 5, 5, 4 - Day 16β7, 6, 6, 5, 4 - Day 17β7, 7, 6, 5, 4 - Day 18βOff - Day 19β8, 7, 6, 5, 4 - Day 20β8, 7, 6, 5, 5 - Day 21β8, 7, 6, 6, 5 - Day 22β8, 7, 7, 6, 5 - Day 23β8, 8, 7, 6, 5 - Day 24βOff - Day 25β9, 8, 7, 6, 5 - Day 26β9, 8, 7, 6, 6 - Day 27β9, 8, 7, 7, 6 - Day 28β9, 8, 8, 7, 6 - Day 29β9, 9, 8, 7, 6 - Day 30βOff
@Mikael Ali - great question, it's not all that clear. But yes, you're correct. So, for example, Day 1 you'll do 5 total sets, with each rep decreasing by 1
I always recommend starting with the hollow body hold b/c it really teaches your body how to stay connected and locked together. ***Potentially little known to many, but a pull-up involves a tremendous amount of core/ab strength, so starting with static exercises that build strength is IMO the best place to start. Here's a nice progression I've taught (and used) in the past... 1. hollow body 2. hang (hollow body position) 3. flexed arm hangs 4. negative pull-ups (start from flexed hang and lower yourself to straight arm hang under control) 5. weighted hang (start light... you can hook a light kettlebell to your foot) 6. weighted flexed arm hangs 7. negative weighted pull-ups (start from flexed hang and lower yourself to straight arm hang under control) This progression could be done over weeks or even months... best to start slow and own each step before you move on. Hope this is helpful!