Should I do pull-ups every day?

The Mind Pump Podcast suggests that doing pull-ups every day can improve your proficiency, but with some important guidelines:

1. Practice, Don’t Train: The key is to practice pull-ups rather than train them intensely. This means avoiding muscle failure and high volume. Instead, perform a few pull-ups multiple times throughout the day 1 2.

2. Low Intensity: If your maximum is five pull-ups, just do one or two pull-ups several times a day. This approach helps you build strength without overtraining 1 2.

3. Frequency: Spread your pull-ups throughout the day. For example, if you can do three pull-ups, perform one pull-up five times a day. This builds strength faster than doing all your reps in a single session 2 3.

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     Daily Bodyweight Training

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     2

     Daily Pull-Up Practice

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     3

     Daily Pull-Up Practice

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     4

     Mastering Pull Ups

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4. Use Assistance If Needed: If you struggle to do even one pull-up, use assistance like bands. This allows you to practice pull-ups with lower resistance until you build enough strength 4.

By following these guidelines, you can improve your pull-up count effectively without risking overtraining or injury.