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

Pull-ups are notoriously hard to crack – in part, because they require a high level of full-body strength that takes most people a seriously long time to build. But, also, because they’re actually ...

There was a large response to the following articles this week about pull-ups. We discussed the practical tactical fitness testing exercise that the pull-up can be, as well as ways to do your first ...

If you’re a woman who regularly works out, there may still be one exercise that remains elusive: the pull-up. In 2012, the New York Times reported that researchers who documented women on their ...

Pull-ups. Most people cannot do them. That is right. Most men and women cannot do pull-ups. Whether you are an overweight male or a female who lacks upper-body strength, the pull-up is an exercise ...

Are you a fan of pull-ups? If not, you may want to consider adding them to your workout routine. This compound exercise is exceptional for developing upper-body strength. Pull-ups require you to use ...

For many people, strength training is primarily centered around calisthenics. One of the most important movements in calisthenics is the pull-up. Unlike a push-up or a squat, however, the pull-up ...

Hands up if you've ever stood beneath a pull up bar and felt, in a word, intimidated? I know I can't be the only one. While I workout regularly, I've always viewed the bar with a certain amount of ...

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Push-ups and pull-ups are popular bodyweight exercises with distinct benefits. Pull-ups target the upper back and biceps, while push-ups focus on chest muscles. Both exercises can be modified for ...