Mastering pull-ups is one of the most effective ways to build real-world strength, improve posture, and sculpt a powerful back using just your bodyweight.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman performing pull ups. The pull-up is the epitome of true bodyweight strength. With no equipment required, it’s one of the ...

It's easy to assume pull-ups are all about the arms—but the real engines behind a strong, controlled rep are the back and shoulders. In fact, if you’ve ever tried (and struggled) to get your chin over ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whereas so many pieces of workout equipment can be unwieldy and expensive, pull-up bars are generally very affordable. You can ...

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 ...

It was a pandemic purchase, the pull-up bar that my husband installed on our doorway, but its relevance has persisted beyond the pandemic. It’s the one exercise equipment that both my husband and I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You might love leg day (we do, too!), but you’re selling yourself short of the major health benefits ...

You may have heard the terms "pull" and "push" thrown around by fitness influencers or trainers. But what exactly does a "pull-day" workout mean? It's exactly what it sounds like: a workout comprised ...

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 ...