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 ...

A 34-year-old Australian woman has set a new Guinness World Record for the number of strict pull-ups in 24 hours by woman.

Unless you’re naturally gifted with enough upper body strength to haul your body weight over the bar, pull-ups may not be in your exercise routine yet. Maybe you rep them out for fun, you’re ...

His release is extremely quick, and he always seems to strike at the exact moment that his defender shows any sign of a let up. What sets this pull-up jumper apart from any other is Kobe's killer ...

Learn how to do lateral pull-downs, or read on for more. If you’re considering the pull-up vs chin-up, it’s all in the grip. For a chin-up, your hands will be in a supine position (palms ...

The journey from zero pull-ups to one pull-up is long, difficult, and may at times seem insurmountable. And then once you get there, victory is fleeting: Every set you attempt contains one measly rep.

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 ...

My Crunch trainer recently introduced me to the assisted pull-up machine, and it might be my new favorite exercise. The machine uses counterbalance weights, which means the higher the weight you ...

At 73, Ginny MacColl, an actor and former dancer in North Carolina, is stronger and fitter than ever. Since achieving her first pull-up at 63, she has been a regular participant in American Ninja ...