A simple bar, a powerful movement, and a full upper-body challenge. Pull-ups are making a massive comeback among fitness ...

Struggling with pull-ups? Shona Vertue reveals the three exercises that fix the real weak points—grip, scapular control and core tension – to get you to your first rep.

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...

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 ...

Beginning in November 2025, the FBI will require special agent candidates to perform pull-ups as part of their graded physical fitness exam. Throughout the military, pull-ups are a tested exercise in ...

It’s no secret there are tons of killer workouts out thereto help you crush your goals (check out the WH workout database if you don't believe me!). But if you’re craving a total-body workout that ...

Pull-ups are a notoriously challenging exercise that may intimidate even the most savvy of gym goers. But despite its tough reputation, mastering the pull-up is not only achievable, but also ...

When training at home, dumbbells and push-ups can only take you so far. Eventually, you have to improve your home gym setup, and the best place to start is with one of the best pull-up bars. There's ...

When you perform upper body exercises, it focuses on your strength, endurance, posture and helps improve your daily ...

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