They may only require you and the bar ... pull-ups,” says Dr Oluwajana. “They use the same muscles and require you to lift (almost) your own bodyweight. You can use a bar in a squat rack, TRX ...

Inverted rows (using a bar or TRX straps ... Gradually increase full pull-up attempts, aiming for 3–5 clean reps per set. Add weight via a belt or backpack once you hit 8–10 reps.