Everyone wants their first pull-up, but most people only ever train the *pull.* What actually gets you there: 1. Proper grip for your level 2. Increased grip strength 3. Scapular control 4. Eccentric strength 5. Assistance through the concentric Most importantly, training each step until you hit the proper strength level in each. Start with: • Dead hang → 30 sec • Scap pulls → 10 clean reps • Slow negatives → 5-10 clean reps (3–5 sec down) • Assisted pull-ups → 5-10 clean reps (full range) Once