"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 ...

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 ...

Pushing and pulling are movements executed daily, so experts suggest organizing workouts around them. Learn what push-pull ...

A Marine colonel behind the Corps' pull-up training shares simple tips to help you get your first rep.

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

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 ...

Struggling with rounded shoulders, weak back muscles, or poor posture from long hours at a desk? A pull-up bar can be a game-changer for home workouts. Beyond building upper body strength, it helps ...

Warm up with your timed run event (1.5 miles, two miles, three miles or other). Take the first half of the distance and run easy as you warm up. Run the second half at goal pace or faster to see ...