Pull-ups are hard to train without equipment, but a simple at-home movement can strengthen your lats, shoulders and core ...

According to a 2017 study, pull-up is an exercise that engages multiple joints, including the shoulder girdle and elbow joints. This exercise, classified as a closed kinetic chain exercise, aims to ...

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 ...

With over 100 muscles in the upper body, building a routine that targets your arms, chest, and back from every angle is challenging. Some lifters stick to simple programs like 5x5 workouts, but if you ...

The pull-up is the epitome of true bodyweight strength. With no equipment required, it’s one of the best exercises in your arsenal to build strength and muscle in your upper back, biceps, and ...

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

Soha, a fitness aficionado herself, shares her pull-up journey, tips, and the step-by-step routine that helped her build the strength for this challenging move. If you have ever tried to do a pull-up, ...

The pull-up is the ultimate closed-chain exercise in the gym for the upper body. One might master pushups and feel like they’ve hit a plateau, but the pull-up will remain as challenging as ever. The ...

The push vs. pull exercise debate usually comes down to which you enjoy more: do you like bench presses or deadlifts? Does a push-up bring you unadulterated joy, or are pull-ups your thing? In all ...