Pull-Ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises for working the upper body. They target multiple muscle groups, including the biceps, shoulders, upper back and core—which is especially beneficial ...

As a trainer who has been a little lazy with pull-ups over the years, I can still be found managing a few reps before adding one of the best resistance bands or scaling using pull-up variations.

"Be able to do a pull-up" is a common fitness goal, and if you work hard—with negative pull-ups, inverted rows, and more—someday you'll get there. Go ahead, take a minute to celebrate. But don't drop ...

Trying to decide just what kind of New Year’s fitness resolution you want to make? This post could help, but be careful: this is the kind of material that—in the hands of the wrong person—could lead ...

Getting your first pull-up can feel impossible when you lack the necessary strength. Research has shown that practicing an exercise 3x/week can accelerate strength gains by about 56% compared to ...

Long considered an important milestone in one’s fitness journey, pull-ups build upper body strength and look impressive in the gym The pull-up has long been seen as an important fitness metric. From ...

This article is the last of a three-part series on how to do pull-ups. This article will show you how to get up to 20 reps or more. 2. Getting the USMC women's maximum pull- up (eight reps) 3. Getting ...

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandranell Soto, a 354th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, completes a pull-up. (Senior Airman Beaux Hebert/U.S. Air Force photo) 2. Getting the USMC ...

Chin-ups and pull-ups are highly beneficial bodyweight exercises that target your entire upper body. And while you may use the terms interchangeably, the two moves are actually quite distinct. The big ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. “Be able to do a ...