Resistance Band Pull Up - How To Go From 0 to 10 Pull Ups and Beyond

If you can't do a single pull up, and are wondering how in the world to get started with pull ups, then this is the video for you.

Pull ups are a difficult exercise that requires a lot of back strength, bicep strength, grip strength, and forearm strength to be able to lift your entire bodyweight up from a dead hanging position.

To get started with pull ups, we are going to add some 41" loop style resistance bands to give you a little extra assistance and make it so that you don't have to lift your entire bodyweight to be able to get started with pull ups.

To select the proper resistance band to get started, we recommend using a resistance band that will provide about 30-50% of your bodyweight while the band is stretched. Our aim is to select a band that will allow you to complete around 10-15 banded pull ups. This will allow you to practice pull ups, and develop the proper pull up technique that is needed to progress and build strength.

To use bands in your pull ups, it's pretty simple. All you need to do is wrap the band around the center of your pull up bar with a slip knot, and then stretch the band down and hook it around your knee or your foot so that the band is pulling you up towards the pull up bar. If you need to use a larger band that is difficult to stretch, you can always use two smaller bands that roughly equal the same width of the larger band. As a rule of thumb, the wider the band is, the more assistance it's going to provide, or the easier it's going to make your pull ups.

Once you get the hang of doing resistance band pull ups, we recommend implementing a simple pull up training program at least once a week that includes 3-4 sets of banded pull ups. We recommend decreasing the size of the band on each set so that you can work your way up to using no bands or "assistance" at all.

Equipment Used:

Clench 41" resistance bands:

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[justinlamontagne]

I like the idea of using 2 bands instead of using 1 really wide one, that was useful information, thanks Brandon!

[Smile-]

I purchased resistances bands on March 13th. I probably got them 3 days later. (not from this site) And to date I have not used them. This is because I have looked all over YouTube for an instructional video that provided the information that I needed on how to use the bands, reps, etc. And guess what? I have just found it!! Thank you so much. This is what I needed.

[calonstanni]

I've been searching for over an HOUR for an answer to what strength band I should start with. GEEEZ...thanks for the straight talk!!! much appreciated!

[anornymours]

Finally a non BS video, straight to the point of things.

[CastIronGinger]

Wow very informative, thank you so much for all of your tips! I’m excited because I can’t even do a pull up without hurting myself & just learned about assisted pull up resistance bands, really does give me hope starting my fitness journey after not working out for 6+ years & we can now add them to our home gym!

[Nikopup]

This is by far the most helpful video I’ve seen so far on using resistance bands to progress with doing pull ups. Thank you ❤

[djjoeykmusic]

Great video

Thank you

Awesome job

[JuanHoya]

Good tips here, best for getting started on pull ups. Thanks!!!

[eboggess]

Bro thanks for this video. I never looked at the lower end of pull up assist bands. I've got a set of 5 resistance bands but I never feel like I can knock out a good set. I listened to what you had to say, ordered the thick orange one (I'm currently 210lbs) and I'm hopeful this can get me to doing a 2x a week pull up workout with a decent number of reps. You said '12' reps in your vid, but real talk if I can get a solid 8-10 I'll be thrilled. I'm working on my goals and appreciate your knowledge.

[pmpope]

Good, informative video. I had been told I could use two bands, but seeing it demonstrated is very helpful.

[gabrielgabriel]

Thanks! Just bought mine and starting tomorrow

[cewl]

Superb informational video... ..Thank you so much

[AndrewZaidan]

Thanks for this video I ordered a band and a pull up bar so i'm excited to start doing this

[FIREBRAND]

Very good presentation. Subscribed on the strength of this video.

[sasab]

I would say that this is the best video on the topic of resistance bands as pull-up assist. I like the idea of using two bands instead of one. Also I like that you have given an approximation of how much weight should the band take (that's the info I was looking for). I would also suggest to people who have an option to buy either rubber or textile resistance band, to always opt for textile since they are more resilient and much more comfortable when in skin contact. I'll soon start my journey with a goal to do the first pull-up ever.

[bcut]

This was AMAZING! Truthful, knowledgeable, helpful and inspiring! Im ready to go and going to get your bands and listen to you man! :)

[vniksic]

Very informative videos! I'm buying a pull up bar, a wall mount, I can't wait to try these. I do machine assisted pull ups at the gym, I'm 200 pounds, 6'4. I generally need about 100 pounds of help to crank out 5-8 reps. Been going to the gym for over a year now, and it's my goal to get to unassisted pull ups. I have gains, but it's at a slow pace. It's a marathon, not a race, I'm in it for the long haul.

[susymatos]

great info.. yes using two bands instead of the wide one is a great idea. Esp if you train by yourself.

[lvncsr]

Very good information that will help me get started. Female 60s.

[spiegel]

I'll try it out tomorrow morning.