Soha Ali Khan lists steps to build strength for pull-ups: here’s how you should start 

Soha Ali Khan, who has turned into a wellness influencer, listed some of the benefits of doing pull-ups in her caption, such as how they help build your arms, shoulders, and core (Screengrabs: @sakpataudi/Instagram

Soha Ali Khan, who is making waves with her podcast on lesser-talked-about women’s issues, gave some serious Monday motivation to her followers by posting a video of herself performing heavy-duty pull-ups. While she confessed they are tough to do, she added that they are also very rewarding.

The actress, who has turned into a wellness influencer, listed some of the benefits of doing pull-ups in her caption, such as how they help build your arms, shoulders, and core. However, she acknowledged that they are not the easiest to do and provided a step-by-step guide on executing them the right way.

Soha’s step-by-step guide on performing pull-ups

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• Warm-up your muscles: The first important step for any physical exercise is to mobilise your body, including shoulders, wrists, and back. Arm circles, scapular pull-ups, and band pull-aparts all come to the rescue in this step.

• Strengthen your key muscles: Work out those muscles in advance by performing lat pull-downs, dumbbell bicep curls, and core-building planks.

• Perform dead hangs: To strengthen your grip, which is essential for pull-ups, Soha suggested practicing dead hangs for about 60–90 seconds.

• Weight-assisted pull-ups: Start by using weights or resistance bands. Even negative pull-ups, performed by lowering slowly after jumping up, help kickstart the strengthening process.

• Full-unassisted pull-ups: Soha shared, “The key here is to know that fitness is a deeply personal journey, so celebrate each step—from your first hang to your first unassisted rep.”

Begin by hanging onto a metal or pull-up bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Once you’ve formed a comfortable grip and position, pull yourself up and down, keeping your core tight and chest out. Use your upper body strength to raise your chin above the bar.

Fitness benefits of pull-ups

While Soha mentioned that they are effective for building upper-body strength, including the back, shoulders, arms, and core, they also help increase muscle mass and improve posture. They offer mental health benefits as well, reducing stress and anxiety and boosting mood.

Disclaimer: This article, including health and fitness advice, only provides generic information. Don’t treat it as a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist for specific health diagnosis.