Can’t Do A Pull-Up? These Four Exercises Will Help Build The Strength You Need To Get Your Chin Over The Bar

Woman gripping pull-up bar and looking up at it.

If there’s one exercise that feels beyond most gym-goers, it’s the pull-up. It makes sense that they’re one of the toughest moves to do. After all, you’re lifting your entire body weight.

“Consistency, patience, and progressive overload are essential principles for mastering the pull-up,” says Ali Malik, a personal trainer and founder of Fit Labs Kensington.