A method of raising a tubular, comprising attaching a lifter to a tubular associated with a wellbore, and operating the lifter to transmit a downward force to a subterranean formation via a surface of the wellbore formed in the subterranean formation while also operating the lifter to transmit an upward force to the tubular. A lifter for lifting a tubular associated with a wellbore comprising a securing mechanism configured to restrict movement of the securing mechanism relative to an upper tubular portion, and a piston configured to be received within a lower tubular portion and configured to promote a seal between the piston and the lower tubular portion.