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

Virginia MacColl learned how to do pull-ups for the first time in her 60s. Now, she's an American Ninja Warrior competitor ...

A classic bodyweight movement is once again dominating gyms and home workouts, proving to be one of the most effective ways ...

When pull-ups feel out of reach, there’s a proven gym move that can help you build real back strength. Lat pulldowns are a go ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Angola, the YouTube star lost a friendly pull-up contest to a local, leaving him hungry for redemption. He jumped into a foot race to prove himself. Fans tuned in for the action, cheering and reacting ...