There are tons of chin-up variations that are easier or more challenging, depending on what you want, but with a kneeling chin-up, you get both. It’s easier on the shoulders at the bottom position, ...

Ahhh, that first pull-up feeling. I’d say it took me about two years from knowing what a pull-up was to being able to do one, which sort of just…happened, in September 2020, on my home pull-up bar.

The pull-up is the ultimate bodyweight back-builder – providing you work hard enough ...

What is it about pull-ups that makes them so impressive, and why do so many lifters judge themselves based on how many they can crank out in a row? Unlike the squat, bench press, and deadlift – the ...

If you've ever wondered how to do chin-ups (or pull-ups), you might have heard that it can be a slow, deliberate process while you build up your strength and learn the correct technique. Just ask ...

Chin-ups and pull-ups are highly beneficial bodyweight exercises that target your entire upper body. And while you may use the terms interchangeably, the two moves are actually quite distinct. The big ...

The pull-up is one of the most recognized and respected upper-body strength exercises on earth. If you’ve ever seen a training montage in film or television, you’ve probably seen the lead character ...

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 ...

WHAT DO MOVIE training montages, Instagram highlight reels, streetcorner contests, and livestreamed world record attempts have in common? They’re all focused on a singular move: the pull-up. The ...