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 ...

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 ...

Learn the fundamentals of performing a pull-up, a key exercise for upper body strength. This video covers proper techniques, ...

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 ...

“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 impressive, which means that for many athletes, they’re aspirational. If you can’t do one, odds are you’d like to. If you can, maybe you’re gunning for the single-arm or weighted ...

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 ...