Originally Posted by Eric3237

All good suggestions. I think the common theme is do as many as you can for a prescribed number of sets.

The quickest method you can use to actually increase strength on them right away is to do negatives. You should be able to do some negatives even after you've failed on regular reps. What you do is use a stool to climb up to the finished position and lower yourself down under control. There is a direct transfer of strength from negatives to full reps.

Also do them often. At least twice a week if not more.