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 ...

A strength coach breaks down the pull-up reps that signal excellent upper-body strength after 50, plus how to build toward ...

The pull-up is the ultimate closed-chain exercise in the gym for the upper body. One might master pushups and feel like they’ve hit a plateau, but the pull-up will remain as challenging as ever. The ...

Once you start getting comfortable doing pull-ups (8+ reps in a set, basically), it’s time to keep challenging yourself with new pull-up variations :) In this video, I demonstrate ten different ...

The following workouts are helpful ideas to get unstuck in those difficult-to-improve zones of maxing out pull-up tests. The biggest challenge of doing pull-ups is performing the first one, which is a ...

Bodybuilding legend and former four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler broke down pull-up alternatives that can help you build a ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Pull-ups are one of the most effective upper-body exercises, building strength in your back, arms, and core using just your bodyweight. With the right pull-up bar, you can train at home no matter your ...

Everyone likes to be comfortable but it’s a serious problem when that complacency slips into training. One surefire way to see diminishing returns with your workouts, or fall into a rut, is to do the ...

You might think of pull-ups as an upper-body exercise you’d never have the strength to tackle, but your first one might be closer than you think. While you need full-body strength, tenacity and ...