Pull-up question

[Shiden11]

My question is, what to do if I can't do a single pull-up? I have been standing on something to get myself to the top of the pull-up, then trying to let myself down slowly. The first time, I kept dropping like a rock lol. But now I can let myself down slowly for the first few. So am I wasting my time with these or is this what I should be doing? Could these "let-downs" be the reason I seem to be making progress? I am also doing deadlifts, one arm DB rows, DB curls, and hammer curls on my back/bi day.

[Quantum_Man]

Keep doing what you're doing, and yes what you are doing already is the reason you're able to do more of them. You'll be able to do pull-ups soon if you keep it up.

[The Unforsaken]

Most gyms have an assisted pullup machine. Consider using that if it's available. You'll be off of it in no time.

[ed073]

Use assisted pullup or lat pulldown till you can handle your bodyweight.

[Lee_5]

you could try using straps or gloves too.

I used to find pullups hard due to my grip and by using straps my pullups have improved.

I know some people will say that straps are useless and you will end up with weaker forearms but what you have to remmeber is that pullups are a back exercise not a forearm exercise.

And you can always do some static holds or farmers walk afterwards.

[MattyG]

Lat pull downs can really help, but only with strict form - none of this rocking and exaggerated leaning back of the torso.
Consider doing these with the negatives that you already do.
Keep trying.

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

work with pulldowns and do forced rep/negatives until you build the strength do one..then two...then three...etc...