Can't Do a Pullup? These 7 Exercises Will Get You There

The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles ...
Well+Good

Kipping Pull-Ups *Aren’t* Cheating—But Here’s How To Do Them Correctly

Kipping pull-ups are great for increasing your speed and building muscle. Here's how to do the exercise safely. “Since you’re using momentum to execute the kipping pull-up, you generally perform more ...
Well+Good

Pull-Ups Are More Than Just a (Major) Fitness Flex—They Also Work a Ton of Upper-Body Muscles

But lifting your entire body as you dangle from a bar is no easy task, which is why pull-ups can be, well, hella intimidating. Still, don’t shy away from the challenge—they’re infamously tough (and ...
Military.com

Do This to Get Your First Pull-Up or Improve to Double Digits

Federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, have added pull-ups to the special agent candidate fitness test. Here is a ...
Everyday Health on MSN

Armpit Pain During Pull-ups

Armpit pain from pull-ups may be due to muscle injuries in your teres major and latissimus dorsi muscles. Here’s how to ...
Women's Health

This 5-Minute Warm-Up Primes Every Muscle Group So You Can Max Out Your Pull-Up Workouts

Whether you're working on your deadlift PR, getting ready for a jog, or training for (gasp!) your first pull-up, warm-ups are nonnegotiable. It doesn't matter your fitness level or age either, says ...
Self

A Beginner’s Pull-Up Progression Plan So You Can Nail Your Very First One

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I tried pull ups for two weeks - and can't believe how challenging yet rewarding they were

Hands up if you've ever stood beneath a pull up bar and felt, in a word, intimidated? I know I can't be the only one. While I workout regularly, I've always viewed the bar with a certain amount of ...
AOL

How 3 Women Over 50 Got Their First Pull-Up

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Strength training in general has big benefits for women over 50, from preventing muscle loss and ...
The New York Times

This Gigantic Pull-Up Bar Is a Beast to Store. But It’s the Best of Its Kind.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Harry Sawyers Harry Sawyers ...
Women's Health

8 Best Pull-Up Alternatives To Work Your Way Up To The Move And Sculpt The Upper Body

Pull-ups are a notoriously challenging exercise that may intimidate even the most savvy of gym goers. But despite its tough reputation, mastering the pull-up is not only achievable, but also ...
Inc

The Real Point of the Pete and Bobby Challenge: 50 Pull-Ups, 100 Push-Ups in 10 Minutes

Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenged Pete Hegseth to a fitness test, each trying to do 50 pull-ups and 100 push-ups in 10 minutes or less. The why is obvious. As the secretary of Health and ...