How to Increase Pull-Ups
- 1). Jump up or stand on a chair to put yourself into the top of a pull-up position. Start with your chin above the bar and lower yourself slowly, controlling your body on the way down.
- 2). Do chin-ups with your palms facing your body. Chin-ups are easier than pull-ups and will improve your strength.
- 3). Do pull-ups in lower repetitions for multiple sets. Try to complete 10 sets of one pull-up. When this becomes easy, move onto 10 sets of two pull-ups, 10 sets of three pull-ups and so on.
- 4). Perform assisted pull-ups. Have a partner hold your legs or rest your legs on a chair. The closer you put the chair the easier the pull-up will be.
- 5). Do pyramid pull-ups. Complete one pull-up and rest for 10 seconds. Do two pull-ups and rest again. Continue until you can't complete a set.
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