A classic among the reps, pull-ups are great in that they train a surprisingly large part of the body. All you need is a bar and commitment. We asked how fitness specialists about the best path to ...

maybe you’re gunning for the single-arm or weighted variation. Once you’re able to do a few pull-ups, it’s easy to see how you might build up to more. But if you can’t do even one ...

It’s a misconception that you need arm strength to do a pulI-up. A strong core ... hanging work and band-assisted pull-ups. In my experience, there is one other non-negotiable: the chin-over ...

"I’ve recently been able to do one-arm pull-ups which I’m pretty excited about. Doing a one-arm pull-up isn’t necessary for climbing but I did like the idea of being able to do it!

This article is part one of a three-part series on 20 Pull- ups for Women: 1. How to get your first pull- up (this article) 2. Getting the USMC women's maximum pull- up (eight reps) 3.

When building a workout routine, you really can’t go wrong with functional exercises, or ones that mirror actions you do ... mess up your form, and instead opt for one that you can “pull ...

Pull-ups are one of the most coveted bodyweight exercises ... you can try to help you build to your first pull-up. How to do the flexed arm hang (pull-up hold) While dead hangs focus on practicing ...

Your gym should have a pull-up ... one end of a heavy-duty loop band to the bar and stepping into the other end with one or both feet, you get a boost at the bottom of the move. If you do these ...

Your first step is to develop the strength to perform a muscle-up. This can be done with controlled ... raise yourself using the same movement as a straight arm pull-down, driving your hips ...

Pull-ups aren’t just about arm strength ... your overall fitness. You can do it at the gym and at home. No regular access to a full gym and/or pull-up bar? No problem. We’ve included ...

The pull-up is one of the most challenging exercises. If you are 10 to 20 pounds overweight, it can affect your ability to do any pull-ups ... for the flexed arm hang. Hold yourself in the ...