The biggest challenge of doing pull-ups is performing the first one, which is a pure strength exercise, and this single pullup tends to take the most time to develop for most people. However, ...

During a recent WOD (workout of the day), we had to do 14 pull-ups. I grabbed two bands, and some people around me said, "Sugar, you don't need those!" I felt like they were right. I shouldn't need ...

Pull-ups are impressive, which means that for many athletes, they’re aspirational. If you can’t do one, odds are you’d like to. If you can, maybe you’re gunning for the single-arm or weighted ...

"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 ...

Ah, pull-ups. They’re one of the most straightforward exercises around, and yet somehow one of the most difficult to do — especially with good form. They’re also an ideal way to improve your grip ...

There are tons of ways to strengthen your upper body by using all sorts of dumbbells and kettlebells and bands. We know this already. So I'm here to tell you to set those aside and forget about that ...

At the gym or in the wild, you will see many different ways to grip the pull-up bar. But which is the best way? The only solid answer is: It depends. A wide variety of grips can make your pull-up ...

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 ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Another reason to have one at home? For one, working on pull-ups can be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever watched a badass woman at the gym effortlessly crank out multiple pull-ups and thought, I ...

If you're looking to get stronger and build toned muscle, the pull-up should be at the top of your exercise priority list. As the NYC-based personal trainer, Brad Baldwin, puts it, "The pull-up is the ...

The trick is to break the movement into pieces and train with patience and deliberateness. Credit...Alana Paterson for The New York Times Supported by By Christie Aschwanden I’ve always loved pull-ups ...