In theory, the bar is a fertile ground to find babes. On any given Friday night, you'll spot a beautiful woman blowing off steam after a tough work week, or catching up with friends over a couple of strong cocktails. 

In practice, however, picking up women at pubs and clubs is a far trickier feat. She's there to relax and let loose—not listen to some guy try to sound suave while fumbling with his pint glass. 

For smarter seduction techniques, check out How to Pleasure a Woman, the ultimate sex manual from the editors of Men's Health. You'll find step-by-step instructions for how to turn her on and give her an orgasm, along with hundreds of tricks and techniques that will make you the best lover she's ever had.

But it all starts with your approach. Let Ali Fedotowsky, the Men's Health Girl Next Door, show you the secrets to a good pick-up line in the video above.