Help incorporating pull-ups into my yoga and fitness routine
Hi everyone! I've been doing yoga and light strength training for a while now, but I'd really like to challenge myself and build more upper body strength. My goal is to be able to do pull-ups as part of a more holistic fitness routine focused on functional movements.
I'm looking to incorporate exercises for:
- Pulling movements (vertical and horizontal)
- Pushing movements (vertical and horizontal)
- Squats and lunges
- Core work
The issue is, I can't do a single pull-up yet! I've seen some videos on pull-up progressions with exercises like scapular pulls, negative pull-ups, and dead hangs. They suggest doing max reps of full pull-ups (zero for me), then negatives, then other assistance exercises.
My question is - should I do a mini pull-up progression workout as my 'pulling' exercise? Or would it be better to focus on other pulling movements until I build more strength? I'd love to hear what's worked for others in a similar situation. Thanks in advance for any advice!