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Strict Pull-Ups for Broad Strength Carryover
Do strict pull-ups regularly as a staple upper-body strength movement, often on pull days or a few days per week. A simple approach is to keep the reps submaximal and repeat them consistently, which builds pulling strength, grip endurance, and broad carryover to other lifts and athletic tasks.
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“Just like you would develop your legs by doing squats and you would develop your back by doing pull-ups. I think you would develop your resiliency by doing repetitions of things that require you to be tougher.”
Andrew Huberman · Essentials: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others | Jocko Willink · Jul 30, 2026 · 31:51 · YouTube ↗
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