Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A classic among the reps, pull-ups are great in that they train a surprisingly large part of the body. All you need is a bar and ...

As effective as free pull-ups are, unfortunately, they are among the most challenging exercises in the entire fitness world. Fortunately, there is a great aid that is especially helpful for beginners: ...

In gyms across the United States, elite trainers are returning to a foundational truth: the most effective upper-body exercise isn't found on a digital screen, but on a simple metal bar. While flashy ...

"Be able to do a pull-up" is a common fitness goal, and if you work hard—with negative pull-ups, inverted rows, and more—someday you'll get there. Go ahead, take a minute to celebrate. But don't drop ...

While it’s true that pull-ups are, indeed, an extremely advanced exercise, it’s also true that learning how to do them unassisted – regardless of where you currently are in your training journey – is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever dreamt of nailing that first pull-up (no band...no machine...) but ...

Last week, Brigette Williams talked through the basics of building strength to do a pull-up. She says once you have mastered the TRX and assisted pull-up, you can move to a bar or pull-up machine.

One of the biggest fitness feats is the ability to perform a set of perfect pull-ups. Some people can make pull-ups look easy, but they’re actually very challenging for the average person. Which ...

Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Stout, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, does pull-ups during a workout at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on Sept. 11, 2013. (Staff Sgt. Joshua J.

Federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, have added pull-ups to the special agent candidate fitness test. Here is a workout I recommend for those trying to do their first pull-up or improve ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. “Be able to do a ...