Due to their superb body - conditioning results, compound lifts give you a solid strength foundation which can be used as the basis for all your other health and fitness goals. (mystrengthtraining.com)
You should already have a solid bodyweight strength foundation before attempting to follow this routine. (ashotofadrenaline.net)
Once you've had a few weeks of practice with decline bodyweight rows, you should have a solid strength foundation to tackle the pull - up. (neatstrength.com)