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 ...

Here's exactly what you're working when you hit the bar to do one of the most comprehensive upper body exercises ...

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Hands up if you've ever stood beneath a pull up bar and felt, in a word, intimidated? I know I can't be the only one. While I workout regularly, I've always viewed the bar with a certain amount of ...

It requires great strength to do a pull-up, making it a challenging move for many, but it's a powerful exercise to master ...

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 ...

Doing a pull-up might seem easy—you're just, ya know, pulling your body up sans equipment. That is, until you actually try to do one. This strength-training move is shockingly tough for even seasoned ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and push-ups test and build upper body ...

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 ...

Of any calisthenics exercise, pull-ups are the most difficult to perform and see improvements without significant time and effort. Your pulling muscles (biceps, latissimus dorsi, rear deltoids, ...

When a Marblehead man began shattering strength marks, a Brookline man reached out. Together, they’ve rewritten the record book. BROOKLINE — As far as human movements go, a pull-up is practically a ...