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, ...

Mastering push-ups and pull-ups requires progressing from building strength to developing muscular endurance. Conquering your first repetition of these calisthenics exercises is a matter of strength, ...

Looking for a good upper body session? Ditch the pull up bar or other upper body machines found in the gym and instead pick up a pair of dumbbells and get ready to train your biceps and shoulders with ...

Training your biceps and triceps is a game-changer for mastering pull-ups. These muscles are some of your secret weapons for pulling yourself up with power and control. But let's be real, a lot of ...

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

YOU CAN'T JUST show up to the weight room and expect to have a good workout. Whether you have clearly defined goals or you just want to be fit, you'll have more success with a plan in place for what ...

Pull-ups may be one of the GOAT upper body exercises but, let’s be real, they’re also solid. Being able to move your entire bodyweight against gravity is no easy feat and if you haven’t managed to ...

While there are no established averages, there are still ideas around what different pull-up routines look like based on your ability level. Pull-ups are an exercise traditionally used to measure ...

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