I thought pull-ups were beyond me until I tried this exercise that also improved my grip and back strength

Instead of focusing on the pulling phase, negative pull-ups train the lowering phase, also known as the eccentric part of the ...
Women's Health

These are the muscles you use when you do pull-ups – and how to get your first rep

People often associate building strength with big weights. That’s one way to go about it, but it’s not the only way – and there’s one exercise that shines as an example of a move that breaks the iron ...
Runner's World

The number of pull-ups that you should do each day to build muscle and strength

As running is primarily a legs-based activity, it’s easy to think that upper-body exercises such as pull-ups serve no usefull purpose. But that’s just not true. A strong back and core – crafted by ...

The pull-up benchmarks that separate average from strong at every age – and how to raise your reps

Age-based rep targets reveal what counts as solid, strong and elite – plus the quick way to build pulling power ...
Women's Health

'I mastered strict muscle-ups at 40 – these 8 strength exercises made it possible'

The muscle-up is a seriously advanced exercise that requires total-body strength and solid technique. A big step up from a standard pull-up, it involves pulling your chest towards the bar, before ...