Train with Tish… our resident fitness expert Patrycja Lafferty tells you how to get better at pull ups

IMPROVING your pull-up performance involves building strength in the muscles used during the exercise.

Here are some tips to help you get better at pull-ups:

1. Start with assisted pull-ups: Use resistance bands or an assisted pull-up machine to help support some of your body weight as you build strength.

2. Focus on your grip strength: Strengthen your grip by incorporating exercises such as dead hangs and farmer’s walks.

3. Work on your upper body strength: Incorporate exercises like lat pull-downs, inverted rows, and bicep curls to build the necessary upper body strength.

4. Practice negative pull-ups: Start at the top of the pull-up position and lower yourself down slowly to build strength and control.

5. Increase frequency and consistency: Incorporate pull-up exercises into your regular workout routine and strive for progressive overload by gradually increasing the number of pull-ups you do over time.

6. Ensure proper form: Focus on engaging the right muscles and maintaining proper body alignment during the exercise to maximise effectiveness and prevent injury.

Remember, progress takes time and consistency, so be patient and stay dedicated to your training.