Achieving a pull-up is a significant fitness milestone for many people. First one, then maybe five, 10 or more: "The ability to do pull-ups is, in my book, an impressive sign of fitness and not a ...

There are tons of ways to strengthen your upper body by using all sorts of dumbbells and kettlebells and bands. We know this already. So I'm here to tell you to set those aside and forget about that ...

What is it about pull-ups that makes them so impressive, and why do so many lifters judge themselves based on how many they can crank out in a row? Unlike the squat, bench press, and deadlift – the ...

Kipping pull-ups are popular among CrossFitters, who get a lot of shit for them because kipping pull-ups apparently aren’t “real” pull-ups. But you may be surprised, they’re a legit exercise. If you ...

When it comes to working out to get into fighting shape, Brie Larson, who is currently filming Captain Marvel and is in postproduction on a new movie in the Avengers franchise, is no joke. She looks ...

Pull-ups are one of the most effective upper-body strengthening exercises you can do, but they aren’t without risk. Improper form, muscle overuse, or muscle weakness can all lead to discomfort, pain, ...