5 mistakes that stop you from
doing your first pull up -
And what you should do instead.
Summary: Most people don’t lack strength — they lack the right training. Fix these 5 mistakes, and you are closer to your first pull up than you think. Read on!
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1. You’re only pulling with the arms
Are you hanging on the bar and pulling but getting nowhere?
Biceps alone are too small to lift your whole body. Pull ups start in the back: pull your shoulders down and away from your ears before you bend your arms. Practice this with “shoulder pulls” – hang with straight arms and pull yourself 2–3 cm up using only your back.
👉 Learn the right technique2. You only try the full pull up
Are you hanging there, trying, failing – and giving up again?
If you can’t do one pull up, you don’t get stronger by failing it. You must train the whole movement with a little help. Pull up bands take some of your body weight, so you can do real reps from day one.
👉 Train with an elastic from day one3. You underestimate the lowering phase
Do you control the movement on the way down?
Muscles are stronger on the way down than on the way up – and you can use that. Stand on a chair so your chin is above the bar, and lower yourself slowly over 3–5 seconds. 3–5 slow “negatives” a couple of times a week build exactly the strength you need to get up.
👉 Start with negatives today4. Your grip and your core give out first
Do your hands slip, or does your body swing like a pendulum?
If you can’t hold on to the bar, you can’t pull yourself up. Finish the workout with 2–3 hangs for as long as you can, and tighten your abs and glutes, so your body is as tight as a plank. A stable grip on the bar and a calm body transfer all the force into the movement.
👉 See the 4 grip positions5. You train too rarely and without a plan
Do you try a pull up now and then and hope for the best?
Pull ups are a skill, and skills require repetition. With a bar hanging in the door you can do a few easy sets every time you pass by. The program in the JAAFIT app shows you when to switch from heavy to light band — and finally to no band.
👉 Get the bar and the planUpdate: Due to BLACK NOVEMBER you can right now save 23%.
Jaafit pull-up bar
- Hangs in the door in seconds – no screws or holes
- Pull up band (medium) included, so you can start today
- Free app with programs toward your first pull up
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Get answers to the
Frequently asked questions
Does the Pull-up bar fit my door?
The Pull-up bar is designed for standard door frames and hangs up in seconds – with no screws, tools or holes in the wall. Rubber stoppers and protective padding ensure the frame doesn’t get marks, and you can easily remove it again when you’re done training.
How much weight can the Pull-up bar hold?
The Pull-up bar is tested for a safe load of up to 110 kg. The solid construction also holds if you later want to train with extra weight – as long as the total load stays under 110 kg.
What do I get in the box?
You get the JAAFIT Pull-up bar for the door, a Pull Up elastic (medium), protective pads and rubber stoppers for the door frame plus free access to the JAAFIT app with video programs, exercise library and our community with certified trainers. If you want to expand your training, you can purchase the dip station, which hangs directly on the bar.
Can I use it if I still can’t do a pull-up?
Yes, absolutely. The included Pull Up elastic offloads part of your body weight, so you can train the full movement from day one. In the JAAFIT app you’ll find programs that take you step by step to your first pull-up, and with 4 grip positions you can vary training for back, biceps, shoulders and core.
What if I’m not satisfied?
You can test the Pull-up bar until 15/01 completely without obligation. If for any reason you’re not satisfied, simply send it back and we’ll refund the full amount.
