Stop relying on complex machines and return to the ultimate test of human strength. Master the pull-up to unlock a symmetrical "V-taper" physique and bulletproof your spine against the toll of modern ...

If you’ve ever watched a badass woman at the gym effortlessly crank out multiple pull-ups and thought, I could never do that—think again. You absolutely can, and Women’s Health is here to help you get ...

The biggest challenge of doing pull-ups is performing the first one, which is a pure strength exercise, and this single pullup tends to take the most time to develop for most people. However, ...

Forget complex machinery; the simplest bodyweight exercise is now the gold standard for posture, spinal health, and elite functional strength.

While there are no established averages, there are still ideas around what different pull-up routines look like based on your ability level. Pull-ups are an exercise traditionally used to measure ...

If you’ve ever attempted a pull-up, struggled, and thought, Nope, not happening for me—you’re not alone. But what if we told you there’s a better, strategic way to build the strength, control, and ...

The pull-up is one of the most recognized and respected upper-body strength exercises on earth. If you’ve ever seen a training montage in film or television, you’ve probably seen the lead character ...

At the gym or in the wild, you will see many different ways to grip the pull-up bar. But which is the best way? The only solid answer is: It depends. A wide variety of grips can make your pull-up ...

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 ...