The first 3 milestones to unlocking your first strict pull-up
A lot of adults want to do strict pull-ups, but they lack strength and don't know where to start.
Unlocking your first strict pull-up can be tricky. It can feel like you'll never have the strength to do strict pull-ups.
It's frustrating.
Over the last three weeks, I've shared the 3 key milestones that I like to use for helping adults unlock their first strict pull-up. In this post, I will recap these milestones so you can hopefully see the method to my madness.
Unlocking Your First Pull-Up: Why Ring Rows Might Not Be the Best Path to Building Upper Body Pulling Strength
Both ring rows and supine rows are great exercises for working out the muscles in the upper back, shoulders, and arms, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and biceps. However, they have distinct mechanics and benefits.
If you're new to working out, starting with supine rows on a bar is generally a better option. Here's why: