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, ...

Whether you’re new to the pull-up game or looking to improve upon your existing home gym with some more exercise equipment, a pull-up bar is a valuable piece of equipment to help you get into shape.

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 the ever-evolving world of fitness, women are constantly breaking barriers and redefining strength. And today, many women seem to be more interested than ever in tackling one of the toughest feats ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 trick is to break the movement into pieces and train with patience and deliberateness. Credit...Alana Paterson for The New York Times Supported by By Christie Aschwanden I’ve always loved pull-ups ...

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Strength training in general has big benefits for women over 50, from preventing muscle loss and strengthening bones to improving brain function. But once you’ve mastered the basics, taking on new ...