How to Do 15 PULLUPS OR MORE in a Row (GUARANTEED!)

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If the idea of doing 15 pullups or more unbroken seems daunting to you, this is the video you need to watch. I’m going to show you the 6 biggest pull-up mistakes that people make that holds them back from reaching their true potential on this amazing back exercise.

Doing more pullups is something that almost everyone wishes they could do. Not only is it an amazing bodyweight exercise that can be done with just a pull-up bar, but it is one that can produce muscle size and strength gains that are on par with almost any barbell back exercise.

The problem is, when you are making the common pullup mistakes that I cover here, there’s no way you can get as much out of the movement as is possible. So with that said, let’s start fixing the errors that people make on pullups.

First, you need to setup for the exercise properly.

Many people position themselves directly under the bar and simply pull straight up and down. This is not correct since it creates too much looseness in the upper body, particularly the scapula. In order to create the necessary rigidity in your upper body to transfer power and strength more effectively, you need to not just think about pulling down into the bar but pushing your body back and away a bit.

What this does is creates lat engagement in much the same way that doing a straight arm pushdown would. This will immediately put the forearms and biceps into a secondary role of driving the ascent and lets the lats, the more powerful of the muscles of the upper body, get front and center to do the job. Once you’ve done this right and felt what it is supposed to feel like, you’ll never do a pullup any other way.

Next, you have to focus on the position of your elbows during the exercise. They should never point directly out to your side if doing a lot of pull-ups is your goal. Instead, they should point forward at about a 45 degree angle. This is called the scapular plane. It is in this plane that the shoulders not only function more safely but your lats are more engaged in the exercise since they are placed in a slight stretch.

If you were to be viewed from the side, someone should be able to see your elbows peeking out in front of the squat rack or cage that you are performing the pull-ups in. If they cannot, it means that they are too much in the frontal plane and this will lower your total unbroken pullups count.

Next, you have to address any lack of tightness in your entire body if you want to do max pullup reps in a single set. This comes in the form of fixing what I call, energy leaks. Every bit of the force you generate down into the bar must be preserved with little loss if you want to increase your pullups as much as possible. This means that you have to straighten your knees by contracting your quads, point your toes by flexing your calves, tighten the abs and squeeze the glutes to limit swing and loss of total body tension.

When all of these things are done properly, your pullup form is perfect and your ability to fly up over the bar on every single rep will be greatly improved.

Next, you need to focus on your grip. Avoid a narrow grip since this will just place more of the load on the muscles of the forearms which are not capable of lifting your bodyweight as well as your lats. In addition, the direction of the force you are applying through your hands matters. Don’t just think of pulling down into the bar, but together as well.

Think about squeezing your hands in towards each other and down at the same time.

This will engage the muscles of the chest which are also adductors along with the lats and will help to assist you in lifting your body over the bar.

Next, avoid caving in your chest as you pull up to the top. This often happens when someone is struggling to perform a rep as they fatigue. Don’t allow this. Instead, target the bar with your sternum by reaching up with your chest as you ascend.

Finally, don’t forget to train with weights. Increasing your pullups should never be your sole focus on the exercise. If you want to do more unbroken pullups, or even 15 straight reps or more, then you need to train with weighted pullups as well.

Remember to subscribe to our channel here on youtube for more videos on how to do more pullups and the proper pull-up form.

Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS served as both the head physical therapist and assistant strength coach for the New York Mets. Jeff earned his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Physioneurobiology from the College of Health Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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athleanx
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Being able to do pull ups is such a satisfying feeling!

Fighting_Fatigue_
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This guy is GREAT!!! I am 70 years old and in very good shape but could not do a pull up. I followed Jeff's advice to not pull straight up but back away or pull back from the bar a bit when pulling up. FINALLY I did a pull up today!! Thanks Jeff!!!

molemania
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For most of my life I've been a dedicated rock climber and chose a very different path with my workouts. A few serious injuries later and age (58) and I find myself in the gym taking weight training seriously for the first time in my life. I discovered your vids several weeks ago and have poured through many in your collection... and every one gets a thumbs up! Far and away the most instructive and complete set of exercise vids I've found, so a huge thanks for all the work you've put into these high quality videos.

jimmyjamesl
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I'm stuck at 6-8 with pull-ups, even with all these tips. But they are what helped me to get there in the first place, so great advice, as always.

TheErazar
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Jeff, this is one of the best videos I have ever seen on doing pull ups. Thanks for all of the tips and your continued focus on helping the community. There is a reason you have over 13 MILLION subscribers!

emeryrowand
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I weigh 275lbs, my whole life I've never been able to do pull ups or chin up, but I've also never tried hard either. Last year I decided that needed to change. I started building up my strength through traditional curls and rows. Then I decided while at work I would use the forklift I use as a make shift lifting station. I would grab the cage overhead and start pulling my weight up off the chair. Then it got easier. Now I can do multiple partial reps and do a single full rep. It's an awesome feeling knowing I'm moving my body weight!

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As a pullup enthusiast I approve this video. Once you get your technique right, the next step is the "mind to muscle connection". I can't really describe it in words, let alone in writing so I'll just say this - don't just pull, but PULL!

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Jeff is the reason I have finally had consistency. Bro is informative, motivational, genuine, however also authentic, honest, and stern. Can't thank this man enough for truly changing not only my excise/eating habits but also my mindset/lifestyle. Jeff literally gives you all the knowledge you need and at the same time makes you hold yourself accountable. Thank You Jeff 🙏stay safe and healthy everyone 🚫do not give up 💪 YOU got this ! ! !

officialpaperbagman
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I’m almost 43 and i can get 21. I use a reverse C body style (2:45) wIth my feet out in front of me and my glutes and abs clenched. Jeff is right. It works.

jjlax
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Started the year off being able to do three. Doing 15 consecutively every time now, some days I can do 17 but then my next set are terrible. My goal is twenty. That was my new year's resolution, 20 nice, controlled seemingly effortless pull ups and I'll be happy.

rui_si
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Had an Shoulder injury and now after 6 month it’s getting better and better. Yesterday I startet doing pull ups again. I did it with conter weight on a tower but it felt great. Your vid’s are very helpful und motivating!

NetterMann
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Best take away for me is plugging those energy leaks...When you originally mentioned something similar to this a while back (I think it was squeezing the glutes during overhead press) I incorporated that same energy leak awareness to all of my exercises, including pullups. Complete game changer for everything. Get tight and everything gets better.

jondaye
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4 months post op from labrum surgery and working on getting pull ups back. I’m at 2-3 right but will definitely use this and hopefully see some improvements in the next couple months

FreelancerAlpha-
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this is the most detailed pullup form video that the world needs THANK YOU! Been looking for something like this forever

Pathofthegrey
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I’m 28 and been working out regularly for 7 months. Went from 229 to 194lbs and I’m edging closer to getting that 1 elusive pull up. Been decreasing the weights on the assisted pull up machine and now at around 28kg of weight assistance.
My ideal weight is 175 and hopefully once I reach that I will be able to do multiple pull ups.

fahada
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Just turned 33 I've been doing pull ups, for the last 5-6 years, I remember messing my shoulder up when doing 2 pull-ups years ago, now I do 3 sets of 25reps incorporated with other workouts really makes your whole workout session tougher and makes you a lot stronger

ramsongewargis
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i used to be able to do 12 reps in a row, now i'm struggling to get 10. the main reason is i had been avoiding pull-ups for a few months after an injury to my left hand. i've been meaning to take a step back and re-evaluate my technique. this video drops just in time. thanks Jeff!

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Being able to do a pull up is my goal. I started my WEIGHTLOSS/muscle building journey/Body Composition journey at 389lbs. I'm down to 359 right now and have seen great gains in muscle mass and great losses in body fat. Anytime I have a question about moves or supplements, I come here first. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

fromfattofit
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Weighing around 192 lbs pull-ups have always been the hardest exercise for me. So thank you for all the tips, Jeff!

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