Of any calisthenics exercise, pull-ups are the most difficult to perform and see improvements without significant time and effort. Your pulling muscles (biceps, latissimus dorsi, rear deltoids, ...

Here's exactly what you're working when you hit the bar to do one of the most comprehensive upper body exercises ...

This article is a transcribed, edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in May of 2024. For the original video, go to https://youtu.be/xewBaDLnfBQ Brad: That ...

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...

Pull-ups are notoriously hard to crack – in part, because they require a high level of full-body strength that takes most ...

In its simplest terms, the pull-up seems pretty basic: hang from a bar, then pull yourself up to it. It’s not complicated, but that sure doesn’t mean that it’s easy. In fact, this bodyweight, no-fancy ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images We get it, your back may not feel as important as building massive arms or a ...

If you’re serious about strengthening your back, but don’t have weights at your disposal, might we suggest the inverted row? This bodyweight exercise—which involves lying beneath a bar and pulling ...