Pull-ups are notoriously hard to crack – in part, because they require a high level of full-body strength that takes most people a seriously long time to build. But, also, because they’re actually ...

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

You do not have to do hundreds of daily pull-ups and push-ups to improve your fitness test scores. Many do, and while they find success up to a point, following this routine for too long will ...

For many people, strength training is primarily centered around calisthenics. One of the most important movements in calisthenics is the pull-up. Unlike a push-up or a squat, however, the pull-up ...

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 ...

Push-ups and pull-ups are popular bodyweight exercises with distinct benefits. Pull-ups target the upper back and biceps, while push-ups focus on chest muscles. Both exercises can be modified for ...

These 9 challenging twists will help take your bar game up a notch. With all due respect to the arm balance, the classic pull-up is making a resurgence as the ultimate power move. Unfortunately, they ...

Strength is for everyone, but it’s especially for women. Ask a Swole Woman is a column for people who are tired of trying to always be less, eat less, do less, and make it look perfect and effort-free ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If you’ve ever been looked up and down and questioned why you can’t do a ...

I remember the sunny spring day in seventh-grade during P.E. class when it was time for the fitness tests. I knew I’d ace it since I played sports my whole life. Laps around the track, check. Sprints, ...