Perform this series of key exercises to help strengthen the upper body and core to assist in performing pull ups. If combining with Pull Up Strong Series I: Pull-Up Bar, perform this second. Equipment needed: bench, two chairs, resistance band, light-moderate weights, and yoga mat.

This two part workout first exhausts the glutes with heavy weighted barbell hip thrusts before moving into a sequence of glute exercises at the barre including pretzel variations. Beginners/first time performing barbell hip thrusts, just use the bar to work on form. More experienced lifters, loa...