There’s something so satisfying (not to mention badass) about a smooth, powerful pull-up—one that feels controlled from start to finish, no jerky movements, no swinging legs, just pure strength. But a ...

Why Pull-Ups Are So Hard “Pull-ups are no joke,” said Sarah Pelc Graca, CPT, a health coach and personal trainer. “You’re ...

In just two minutes, we'll cover essential tips on grip, technique, and form to help you get the most out of your pull-up workouts. Whether you're a beginner or a pro looking to refine your pull-up ...

Part pull-up, part row, it trains your lats and upper back in one movement ...

Progressive overload is the linchpin of getting, you guessed it, progression in your training. If you want to go from A to B, no matter how long the journey, it’s still taken one step at a time. Small ...

The following workouts are helpful ideas to get unstuck in those difficult-to-improve zones of maxing out pull-up tests. The biggest challenge of doing pull-ups is performing the first one, which is a ...

People often associate building strength with big weights. That’s one way to go about it, but it’s not the only way – and there’s one exercise that shines as an example of a move that breaks the iron ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. “Be able to do a ...

Yug Devgn’s weighted pull-up workout has sparked interest in teenage strength training. Here’s what pull-ups do, whether added weights are safe, and why proper form matters.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Pull-ups are a demanding full-body exercise that ...