So I'm looking at tips to strengthen/increse flexibility in my pinky to be able to place it on high E to make a G chord. From the gist I'm getting, pinky G is the "best" way to play G for transitioning to other chords.

As of now, with my middle finger on the 2nd string and ring finger on the 1st string, the lowest I can place my pinky is between the 4th and 5th strings. Nowhere close to where it needs to be. Otherwise, I typically place my pinky first and basically pin the fingernail against the 6th string so it can't move, then place my 2nd and 3rd fingers.

Thoughts? Pinning my pinky doesn't seem like it's strengthening it.