FOUR WEEK PULL UP PROGRAM | how I got my first pull up

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
  • Hey everybody! Today I'm sharing with you my exact four week pull up program, which is how I got my first pull up. This video will explain why you can't do a pull up, the difference between pull ups and chin ups, and the best exercises to strengthen the back. If you want to download my pull up progression program at home, use the link below!
    DOWNLOAD MY PROGRAM //
    www.justinaercole.com/product...
    RESOURCES USED TO BUILD PROGRAM //
    barbend.com/beginner-pull-up-...
    • Can't do a Pull-Up? Do...
    • HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST ...
    MORE SCIENCE BACKED VIDEOS //
    • SCIENCE BACKED
    WORK WITH ME //
    www.justinaercole.com
    FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES //
    justinaercoletraining@gmail.com
    SOCIAL //
    instagram | justinaerco...
    tik tok | www.tiktok.com/@justinaercole...
    spotify | open.spotify.com/user/1214607...
    SHOP MY AMAZON STORE //
    www.amazon.com/shop/justinaer...
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*
    MUSIC //
    Music by Clueless Kit - Oroville - thmatc.co/?l=88E1D665
    Music by VirgoZilla Beatz - Neptune - thmatc.co/?l=28398AE6
    Music by Clueless Kit - medication - thmatc.co/?l=A2DD4439
    Music by Mark Generous - Meganne - thmatc.co/?l=E95C6AE1
    Music by Clueless Kit - Oroville - thmatc.co/?l=88E1D665
    Music by Brooks - Daisy Daffodil - thmatc.co/?l=57EEF652
    Music by Clueless Kit - outset - thmatc.co/?l=FFE97DE0
    Music by ninjoi. - Acceptance - thmatc.co/?l=B8A414A
    Music by Mark Generous - Meganne - thmatc.co/?l=E95C6AE1
    DISCLAIMER //
    Although I am a certified trainer and nutrition coach, these are my opinions. Please consult individually with a health professional for specific health advice. Some links may be affiliate links in which I earn a small percentage of sales. It costs nothing additional to the consumer.
    #chinups #pullupprogram #beginnerpullups
  • РазвлеченияРазвлечения

Комментарии • 129

  • @stephaniefitness4113
    @stephaniefitness4113 Год назад +54

    6:42! Totally agree about the band. I used bands for months but still couldn't do 1 pull up. I started scapular and negative ups and now I'm at 10 pull ups. I'm 44 years old.

  • @davancerda
    @davancerda 2 года назад +47

    As someone who cant even hang on a bar for more than one second, this is very inspiring

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +2

      They key is consistency! You got this :)

    • @audhumbla6927
      @audhumbla6927 Год назад +1

      I dont think any woman, even if really fit, can just do it out of nowhere, without specific practice. I never heard of a case.
      Men have soooo much bigger muscles, and skeleton, in the upper body then we have, and we have more weight on the booty then they do (all this is perfectly natural and as it should be, ofcourse), but yeah so theres a REASON its way harder for women! And its still hard for many men tho!

    • @audhumbla6927
      @audhumbla6927 Год назад

      i ment pull ups, not just hanging, if that wasnt obvious xD

  • @rheahalona
    @rheahalona Год назад +4

    This was an amazingly helpful video. I’m starting this program tomorrow. Also by the way, I’ve spent the last three days binge watching your channel. I love your mind set and approach to fitness. It’s very refreshing. Thank you!

  • @nat3645
    @nat3645 Год назад +1

    This is literally the best video I've ever seen about pull-ups, thank you so much.

  • @lulasamir2794
    @lulasamir2794 Год назад

    You made it look so easy.. I'll give your program a try💪

  • @ShayPeters0n
    @ShayPeters0n 2 года назад +22

    I did the same thing when I got my first full push up a few weeks ago. I just stopped and like looked around shocked and excited but no one was there cause just like you I was at home lol. I'll give this a try when I save up for a pull up bar!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha I'm glad I'm not the only one with that reaction!

    • @jjftv949
      @jjftv949 6 месяцев назад

      A toddler can do a push up…

  • @formosamilan9552
    @formosamilan9552 3 месяца назад

    hahaha i LOVE how excited and pumped you were!!! just about to start working on mine!!!

  • @curlychapina
    @curlychapina 5 месяцев назад +6

    I have just started this program, Justina! Will update in 4 weeks about the results 😊 I am super excited, thank you for this!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  5 месяцев назад +1

      You got this!

    • @curlychapina
      @curlychapina 4 месяца назад +1

      I finished the program on Sunday. Sadly, still cannot do a pull up or chin up 🥲 buuuuut, I increased my number of inclined rows (with straight legs, me almost horizontal) from 8 in a row to 16 in a row! I increased my bent over row weight and also am able to do negative pull ups with overhand grip. So, a biiiig improvement! Thanks, Justina :) it was awesome to do this program while recovering from an ankle injury, having to ditch lower body days.

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  4 месяца назад +1

      @@curlychapina Remember that 4 weeks is a SMALL amount of time to work on pull ups and you made some amazing progress in that time! Keep at it :)

    • @curlychapina
      @curlychapina 4 месяца назад +1

      @@JustinaErcole thank you!!! I am very proud of myself and thankful to you! I am keeping the pull up training by doing more negative ones, to increase my volume :) Will update when I can do a clean one!

  • @dialaahmad1256
    @dialaahmad1256 2 года назад +3

    I’ve been working on pull up progressions and this has inspired to work on them again! I’ve never really dove in this deep in research, nor have I worked strategies. I used to try the pull-up negatives (eccentric) but that was about it. But watching this, just inspires me to hold myself accountable with my time and to actually follow a strategy. Thank you!

  • @Sarah-wg5gn
    @Sarah-wg5gn 2 года назад

    I am starting to do this workout! I really hope I can do a pull-up after completing this!

  • @ryandeffley7652
    @ryandeffley7652 2 года назад +9

    10:15 - The celebratory dance is my favorite part. 😄 **Getting actual pullups seems to be a goal of every female client I train. Linda Hamilton in T2 was a big influence on that.

  • @anniwilson2534
    @anniwilson2534 Год назад +3

    Firstly to the pedants commenting on chin up vs pull up - get a life! Hauling one’s own body weight above a bar - no matter what the grip - is an achievement. I loved your excitement at getting that first one! Something else that helps is wearing a weighted vest for the TRX / inverted rows. So true about ‘feeling it’ - that mind muscle link is vital. Well done!

  • @acdcbrody
    @acdcbrody 2 года назад +1

    This makes me excited to work on my push-up goal

  • @keyagupta4153
    @keyagupta4153 2 года назад +3

    Ahhh thanks so much for this! Now that I can comfortably do pushups, pullups are next on my list. This will be a great starting point :)

  • @sattikiganguly4315
    @sattikiganguly4315 2 года назад +14

    You are seriously underated. My perspective on fitness has changed ever since I stumbled onto your channel right on the intersection of getting Covid and recovering from it. Thank you for all this work, it's appreciated.
    My goal currently is to do push ups - Currently I am doing incline ones and can't get more than 2 sets of 10 - used your push video as inspiration

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +2

      I'm so happy to hear this! Stay consistent with those push ups. Set a goal (for example: 10 reps 5x per week) and you'll get them!

    • @sattikiganguly4315
      @sattikiganguly4315 2 года назад +1

      @@JustinaErcole thank you !

  • @paokpantou6021
    @paokpantou6021 8 месяцев назад

    I will give it a go. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Greece 🎉🎉🎉

  • @LiaCooper
    @LiaCooper 2 года назад +4

    i never had a goal of doing pullups until ~month ago when i decided i needed to be more serious about strengthening my back--it has been a HUMBLING experience struggling with deadhangs because of my grip strength. i finally graduated to scap pulls this week xD totally snagging a copy of your program to try later this month when i have access to better equipment to do the eccentric pullups! thnx!

  • @aowyncarrillo7512
    @aowyncarrillo7512 2 года назад +3

    Congratulations! It feels amazing to reach a goal like that. A few years ago I had set the goal to be able to do 10 pull ups and I actually did it. Sadly I haven’t kept training specifically for this so I have never gone above 10 but o can pretty consistently still do 7-8 so at least that’s something. I’m sure you’ll be doing 3 then 5 really soon 😊

  • @AyshaVA
    @AyshaVA 2 года назад +6

    So cool omg, I've always wanted to get a pull up but I've been so inconsistent :(. Thank you so much💕

  • @elegicc
    @elegicc 2 года назад +1

    THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO
    I’M TRYING TO DO IT FOR A LOOONG TIME NOW and i’ll try this!

  • @paolavarela8566
    @paolavarela8566 2 года назад

    Hi Justina! I’m a very big fan of your channel ! I’ve been trying to get my first pull up for a couple of weeks. I was wondering if I do have access to a gym would you advise to incorporate lat pulldowns, dumbell rows or both, which one do you think could be more effective for pull up strength? I’m already including in my program the TRX inverted rows and since grip strength is something that I struggle with a lot I’m trying hollow holds progressing every week on the time I’m hanging on the bar before adding scapular pull ups. Thanks for this video btw!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +1

      Hey Paola, I think they're both great options so pick whichever one you enjoy more :)

    • @paolavarela8566
      @paolavarela8566 2 года назад

      @@JustinaErcole Thank you!! ❤️❤️

  • @fionaearp8032
    @fionaearp8032 2 года назад +2

    Wow this is so cool! Thank you so much for making the program free 🥰

  • @Greendwallas
    @Greendwallas 2 года назад +1

    WOW! TOU GOT ME SO EXCITED, GOOD FOR YOU JUSTINA!!!👏👏👏👏👏

  • @JackieOstick
    @JackieOstick 2 года назад

    This is so awesome!!! Way to go!

  • @dreamlikeeyes986
    @dreamlikeeyes986 2 года назад +7

    I’ll come back to this video when it’s my goal to do a pull-up! For now, my goal is to do a full push-up this year because, like you, I “look” fit but it’s frickin embarrassing that I can’t even do a single push up 🥲
    I do 10 reps 5x a day and also to strengthen my wrists (my right one had surgery 5 years ago), I do plank variations

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +2

      Omg I totally understand the looking fit but can’t do something simple 😂 And stick with the push ups! Consistency is key!

  • @aishaalobaidi4484
    @aishaalobaidi4484 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for your advices and your video😍
    I hanged my pull up bar one week ago I started to do dead hang and scapular push-up but I’m suffering from my hand grip it’s very soaring. Do you have any advice to decrease the pain on my grip ?

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  3 месяца назад +1

      Hey! Honestly it just takes time to build up that tolerance. Gloves may help in the beginning too :)

  • @Catty19748
    @Catty19748 2 года назад +1

    I'm currently on a push up journey at the moment- bothers me a lot that I can't do one properly. This will come in very useful when I do come round to pull ups....eventually😊so thankyou. Well done by the way!

  • @Annajakubowski
    @Annajakubowski 2 года назад +3

    Hey I am so excited to try this! Can you just clarify how I plan the workout for the week? Am I doing each move three times a week or am I dividing it where I just do each move once a week? Thanks for everything!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +1

      Hi Anna! Like I said in the video, there’s a guide to download that programs it out for you. Hope that helps!

  • @erinphang6455
    @erinphang6455 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this! I have been doing this program (in a lesser frequency, about two times per week) and I moved on to the next progression when I think I am ready. I am now on week 4 and I'm so happy when I could do the 10 seconds descent (even though I could only do 2 full reps). I have a question, how do you do your breathing during all the exercises? Especially during the descent. I found myself holding my breath too much! Please help!
    Thanks again!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад

      Hey Erin, you typically want to exhale on the "harder" part of a movement. Or when you're working against gravity. For the 10s descent specifically, I let out a few little "psst"s as I go down to help keep my core engaged. Hopefully that makes sense lol

  • @leydhen
    @leydhen 2 года назад

    And I'm still fighting to be able to do a push up on my toes (or more than two before my shoulders gave up).
    So proud of you!!!!!

  • @Bouncybear127
    @Bouncybear127 2 года назад

    Thanks for this guide! Can you explain the difference btwn the TRX inverted row vs the chin up? They look kinda similar and I wanna make sure I’m doing both right. Thank you!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +1

      You’re so welcome! The inverted row is a horizontal pull and chin up is vertical. So think with the chin up like you’re sliding up and down a wall. Hope that helps!

    • @Bouncybear127
      @Bouncybear127 2 года назад

      @@JustinaErcole Awesome. I'll try this out. Thank you!

    • @lupebutterfly9161
      @lupebutterfly9161 24 дня назад

      Great video, thanks. Where do I find the program? Thx

  • @giuliaduminuco1757
    @giuliaduminuco1757 2 года назад +1

    Hi Justina! Thanks for the great content. Would it work anyway to merge all the weekly exercises in one session if we cannot commit on a daily basis?

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад

      Hey! So I did this 3x per week, not daily. If you can only commit to once a week that’s totally fine! It will just take longer to reach your goal. And if you download the workout plan, the exercises don’t change within the week or really much throughout the month. Hope that helps!

    • @giuliaduminuco1757
      @giuliaduminuco1757 2 года назад

      @@JustinaErcole thank you!

    • @giuliaduminuco1757
      @giuliaduminuco1757 2 года назад

      @@JustinaErcole hey Justina, me again 😂 hope you had a lovely Christmas break. I'm doing your pull up schedule once a week as mentioned above (and having great fun)..as you can guess I'm not there yet, would you suggest to repeat everything from week 1 until I manage to performe at least one? Thank you!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +1

      @@giuliaduminuco1757 so glad you're enjoying it! If you want to start back at week one, just make sure you're progressing the exercise to your current strength (weight, reps, holds, etc.) Hopefully that makes sense!

    • @giuliaduminuco1757
      @giuliaduminuco1757 2 года назад

      @@JustinaErcole it makes perfect sense, thank you, have a good 2022!

  • @Shadowcat2503
    @Shadowcat2503 6 месяцев назад

    I got chin ups slightly (still not great but I'm sure I can perform at least one rep and a bit) but I'm seriously struggling with pull-ups. 😢 I've worked so hard over the last years, and I even thought I was almost there at one moment when for some days I could do one, then even that little improvement reverted and now it seems like everything I do makes it worse. I've tried to switch from band assisted to negative and chair assisted, I can't do dumbbell rows the way you do because of lower back issues, but I do them lying down on a high bench... I haven't trained only the back everyday, to be fair, I try to train also push and lower body as much as my bad lower back allows.. but after over three years of efforts shouldn't I be improving rather than regressing? What am I doing wrong? 😢

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hey! Kudos to you for consistency! It's really hard to me to weigh in without actually working with you. I would suggest if this goal is really important to you, hire a coach to help with form and troubleshooting :)

  • @michellesmirnova4471
    @michellesmirnova4471 2 года назад +1

    Currently wanting to improve my push-ups! Before I couldn’t even do knee push-ups, but after some exercises I was able to do 6 of them, which was a huge feat for me (I was mostly focusing on upper body strength in general since I had pretty much never done that) I kinda dropped my program after that due to some assholes in the community, but I might slowly try to practice into the full push-ups. Unfortunately I don’t entirely have the ability to do inclines, I’ve tried in the past but even the chairs I have just aren’t suited for it. Is there anything else you recommend? Maybe similarly to what you did here with the focus on the eccentric motion? I’m not really looking for a quick way to progress, just something that “works”.
    Overall I am definitely excited to try this type of program once pull-ups becomes a goal, right now I’m quite far from that stage. But I really enjoy calisthenics so I definitely want to be able to do these types of things!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +1

      Hey Michelle! I have an entire video on push ups that would really help you. I recommend doing the “lower push ups” to help build up some strength :)

    • @michellesmirnova4471
      @michellesmirnova4471 2 года назад

      @@JustinaErcole Thank you, really appreciate it ☺️

  • @idaho307
    @idaho307 2 года назад +1

    So inspiring!! My current goal is to do a push-up

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +1

      Stay consistent and you'll get there!

  • @rumb_and_coke
    @rumb_and_coke 2 года назад +6

    Love that you were watching Taylor during your workouts!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад

      Haha I always put on some RUclips for inspo when I'm in the little gym!

  • @narashikamaru0
    @narashikamaru0 8 месяцев назад

    How can i incorporate this with my regular strength training schedule?
    I do lower upper lower upper full body
    If i added this, it would be all containing upper body back focused. Is this ok for at least one month?

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  8 месяцев назад +1

      This 100% depends on your goals! If you want a pull up as quickly as possible and that's your number one goal, then I would switch your upper body days to primarily pull focused. Otherwise just make sure you're adding these exercises in during your week.

  • @narashikamaru0
    @narashikamaru0 7 месяцев назад

    I started this program yesterday
    So i did ot twice i am in the first week and i never felt my back muscles like now 💪
    But one thing that discouraged me a bit is that i wasn't able to do the negative pull up not even for 1 second i do not know if it is me or the box i used was a bit short !

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  7 месяцев назад +1

      You probably just don't have the strength yet, which is totally fine! Try using a band to give you a little help for now until you're strong enough for the other variation :)

    • @narashikamaru0
      @narashikamaru0 7 месяцев назад

      @JustinaErcole i was relatively ok with scapular pull up
      I am doing these every day for 5 days the first week is this right ? Or should i do it every other day?

  • @mayashomarieh7941
    @mayashomarieh7941 2 месяца назад +1

    How are your pull ups now?❤

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 месяца назад +1

      I can do 3 in a row! Had to take a break for a bit due to a shoulder injury but I’m back at em 💪🏻

  • @healthbygalit
    @healthbygalit Год назад

    Hey! How many days a week did you do this routine for?

  • @lindsaybienick726
    @lindsaybienick726 2 года назад

    How many times a week do you do this routine

  • @kristv289
    @kristv289 2 года назад

    Amazing 👍

  • @liajustlia2250
    @liajustlia2250 2 года назад +1

    Hey can you give me a list on the equipment needed for the program. Can't wait to challenge myself

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +1

      If you watch the video you'll see you just need a set of weights, a pull up bar, and an optional TRX or squat rack. It's also all broken down in the guide I mentioned in the video!

  • @d.s.4603
    @d.s.4603 10 месяцев назад

    But did you only excel the chin up? I am confused as the title says pull up…?

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  10 месяцев назад +1

      First of all, there’s a clip of a pull up in the video. Secondly, this is incredibly insulting to me and anyone who works toward the goal of pulling their body up. Who cares if I take an underhand or overhand grip?

  • @garimakumari3356
    @garimakumari3356 2 года назад +1

    now you can clean the form maybe the next progression

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +3

      Yep. Just like anyone learning anything, form isn’t perfect immediately.

  • @wascot2910
    @wascot2910 4 месяца назад

    How many times per week do you do these 5 exercises? Cant see anything about that in the program💗

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  4 месяца назад +1

      Completely up do you! I did them 3x per week.

    • @wascot2910
      @wascot2910 4 месяца назад

      @@JustinaErcole Ah perfect! I can do 5 reps with 10sec descend negatives/excentric pullups but no more in one session! Is this good or should i do more (sets) with faster descend!? Its hard to get what I feel is enough volume when the exercise like this one is so difficult and hard to preform! Any tips?

  • @tovameguira6381
    @tovameguira6381 2 года назад +2

    I reallyyyy wanna do a pull-up but I don’t have access to a bar, or a trx!! I only have weights and bands. What can I do? I’m also working on my handstands 🤩

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +2

      You can do lots of rowing exercises to strengthen your back, but honestly without at least a pull up bar it will be really difficult to get a pull up. You can buy one for like $20 on Amazon if you really want to work on your pull ups!

    • @tovameguira6381
      @tovameguira6381 2 года назад +1

      @@JustinaErcole haha yess, no pull up bar, no pull ups 😂😂. Yup I just need to find somewhere to hang it! Thank you for the tips 🤩

  • @BorisNVM
    @BorisNVM 3 месяца назад

    GURL THOSE ARMS

  • @chantaldobson713
    @chantaldobson713 2 года назад

    What is that rope called? I'd love to have one installed but I'm worried my walls aren't strong enough 😂

  • @cetriyasArtnComicsChannel
    @cetriyasArtnComicsChannel 2 года назад

    love the hair :) though exercise every day wouldn't be easy to maintain it.
    Would like more thoughts on calisthenics

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +2

      Thanks! And if you watch the video, I state that the program is designed for 3x per week. It was actually incredibly easy to maintain. As far as calisthenics, I don’t have a dedicated video to them but I think relative strength exercises are great!

  • @josepha5885
    @josepha5885 2 года назад

    I workout 4 days a week, I haven't tried a pull up or chin up since I was in high school.

  • @Dk_Ks23
    @Dk_Ks23 2 года назад

    Women’s upper body strength is this bad?

  • @minadopaul8287
    @minadopaul8287 Год назад

    Well done. I am a bit if a purist. So you did chin ups but no pull ups yet? Congrats either way

  • @hayesdabney
    @hayesdabney 2 года назад

    Everytime I move my ass _anywhere_ I do a pull up. Nuff said.

  • @idaboske7387
    @idaboske7387 6 месяцев назад

    Not me here thinking they were T-rex chin ups 😅

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  6 месяцев назад +1

      Not me here thinking who the heck cares

  • @jimmychafins
    @jimmychafins 2 года назад

    You did a chin up…not a pull up

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  2 года назад +3

      And I also showed a pull up in the video. Relax.