Achieving a pull-up is a significant fitness milestone for many people. First one, then maybe five, 10 or more: "The ability to do pull-ups is, in my book, an impressive sign of fitness and not a ...

Last week, Brigette Williams talked through the basics of building strength to do a pull-up. She says once you have mastered the TRX and assisted pull-up, you can move to a bar or pull-up machine.

Can't do pull ups? Don't worry, I've helped lots of people get their first pull up and I can help you do it too. In this ...

If you're not familiar with gym machines, you may be more au fait with free weights, such as barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells. Praised for their versatility and do-anywhere-anytime quality, free ...

Who says women can’t do pull-ups? Certainly not Neghar Fonooni, a Baltimore personal trainer who, in the span of a year, went from doing assisted pull-ups to hoisting her own body weight plus a ...

Both pull-ups and chin-ups work back muscles, but each works different muscles and uses a different grip. Knowing the ...

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 ...

The Insider Health team adds a lot of expert advice into our own workouts each year. In 2022, some of our favorite exercises were CrossFit, pull-ups, and weighted carries. We also incorporate tips ...

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...