The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles ...

But lifting your entire body as you dangle from a bar is no easy task, which is why pull-ups can be, well, hella intimidating. Still, don’t shy away from the challenge—they’re infamously tough (and ...

Kipping pull-ups are great for increasing your speed and building muscle. Here's how to do the exercise safely. “Since you’re using momentum to execute the kipping pull-up, you generally perform more ...

Whether you're working on your deadlift PR, getting ready for a jog, or training for (gasp!) your first pull-up, warm-ups are nonnegotiable. It doesn't matter your fitness level or age either, says ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Strength training in general has big benefits for women over 50, from preventing muscle loss and ...

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 ...

Pull-ups are a notoriously challenging exercise that may intimidate even the most savvy of gym goers. But despite its tough reputation, mastering the pull-up is not only achievable, but also ...

This year, set a goal that can actually help you sustain an exercise habit. By Anna Maltby January can be an excellent opportunity to reset, but many fitness resolutions — like sculpting a six-pack or ...