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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pull-up bars are essential equipment. It’s a grand statement, but we stand by it. Pulling yourself from a ...

If you’ve ever attempted a pull-up, struggled, and thought, Nope, not happening for me—you’re not alone. But what if we told you there’s a better, strategic way to build the strength, control, and ...

Are you looking to increase back, shoulder, and arm strength but not ready for a vertical pullup? Consider the “down under” version, otherwise known as the Australian pullup, or inverted row. Pullups ...

Struggling with chin-ups? Learn why you might not be able to do the move, plus a chin-up progression plan to help you nail it. Accomplishing your first chin-up is a fitness milestone that’s well worth ...

Sometimes you just can't get to the gym, where you have access to a pull-up bar, barbell rack, and more to work toward the pull-up. That’s why trainer Tina Tang, CPT, programmed this short-and-sweet ...