Program: Get your first pullup

This program is designed for those who have not gotten their first pull-up yet - each section is broke down into a phase you might be in. Not sure exactly where you should be at? Start from the beginning! 

Complete each workout 2-3x per week, suggestions:
Open Gym
Replacement of Assistance of Training Camp
Stay 10-15m after class to practice (Please confirm with Joey)
Home Gym

The workout should only take 10-15m depending on the Level. 

Level A

Planks
3x15-45s Hold

Hollow Rocks
3x10-20 (Can't rock yet? Just hold the position)

Ring Rows
3x10-15 (Keep your legs as straight as you can manage)

→ When am I ready for the next Level: When you can complete all 3 rounds at the hardest difficulty with near perfect form.
3x45s Plank
3x20 Hollow Rocks
3x15 Straight Leg Rows


Level B

Hollow Rocks
3x10-20

Knee Pullups
3x5-10

Ring Rows
3x10-15 (Keep your legs as straight as you can manage)

→ When am I ready for the next Level: When you can complete all 3 rounds at the hardest difficulty with near perfect form.
3x20 Hollow Rocks
3x10 Knee Pullups
3x15 Straight Leg Rows


Level C

Hollow Rocks
3x10-20

Knee Pullups with feet off on the lower
3x5-10

Ring Rows
3x10-15 (Legs should be straight by this point)

→ When am I ready for the next Level: When you can complete all 3 rounds at the hardest difficulty with near perfect form.
3x20 Hollow Rocks
3x10 Knee Pullups with feet off on the lower
3x15 Straight Leg Rows


Level D

Hollow Rocks
3x10-20

Knee Pullups with feet off on the lower
3x8-12

Band Pull-Up
3x5-8 (Use a weak band - this should be difficult - black or purple)

Hollow Bar Holds
3x10-20s

→ When am I ready for the next Level: When you can complete all 3 rounds at the hardest difficulty with near perfect form.
3x20 Hollow Rocks
3x12 Knee Pullups with feet off on the lower
3x8 Pullups with a black band.
3x20s Hollow Bar Holds


Level E

Knee Pullups with feet off on the lower
3x8-12

Band Pull-Up
3x3-5 (Use a VERY weak band - this should be extremely difficult - red or small blue)

Eccentric Pullups
3x3-5 (3-5s Lower)

Hollow Bar Holds
3x10-20s

→ When am I ready for the next Level: When you can complete a pull-up! That simple 🙂


By this point - you should be able to complete your first pull-up without assistance, perhaps sooner! Then Level E! Once you have reached this point, you should look into our Program for completing More Pullups (COMING SOON).
A Few Things to think about

→ Keep your head neutral during all movements.

→ When doing any pullup variation, bring your chin above the bar, do NOT reach with it with your chin.

→ Pull your elbows to your pockets and the bar to your collar bone.


Joey's Brain

Pullups have a direct correlation with your sprint speed (More pullups = faster sprinting)

→ When done correctly, pullups will crush your core.

→ Want to build some big arms? Pullups are one of the ways to them.

→ Rotate your grip between over hand, overhand no thumbs and palms facing to work different weaknesses. Each works your body slightly different!