When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Strengthen your shoulders and prepare for pull-ups using the scapula pull-up ...

While it’s true that pull-ups are, indeed, an extremely advanced exercise, it’s also true that learning how to do them unassisted – regardless of where you currently are in your training journey – is ...

What is it about pull-ups that makes them so impressive, and why do so many lifters judge themselves based on how many they ...

I've been a regular runner for years, but an intermittent lifter at best. I've always been more comfortable lacing up my best running shoes than I have shifting heavy weights, but I've recently been ...

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 ...

There are many ways to arrange workouts that are classic, fun and still fit into a training plan that will help you not only be a better tactical athlete, but also prepare you for military tactical ...

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 ...

Forearm exercises can increase muscle strength and endurance and improve bone health. Exercises that benefit the forearms include pull-ups and wrist curls. After discussing the forearm in more detail, ...

The trick is to break the movement into pieces and train with patience and deliberateness. Credit...Alana Paterson for The New York Times Supported by By Christie Aschwanden I’ve always loved pull-ups ...

At the gym or in the wild, you will see many different ways to grip the pull-up bar. But which is the best way? The only solid answer is: It depends. A wide variety of grips can make your pull-up ...