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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...