These are the muscles you use when you do pull-ups – and how to get your first rep

Here's exactly what you're working when you hit the bar to do one of the most comprehensive upper body exercises ...

You don’t need a bar to train pull-ups – this simple at-home move actually works

Pull-ups are notoriously hard to crack – in part, because they require a high level of full-body strength that takes most ...
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10 push-pull exercises to build stronger arms and a more powerful upper body

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Push-pull workouts can reduce injury risk and support balanced ...
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The 5 Most Effective Push-Up and Pull-Up Workouts

Mastering push-ups and pull-ups requires progressing from building strength to developing muscular endurance. Conquering your first repetition of these calisthenics exercises is a matter of strength, ...

No pull-ups needed — sculpt a wider back with this five-move dumbbell workout

Pull-ups are undeniably one of the best bodyweight exercises for adding shape and size to your back. However, they’re also ...
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Do This to Get Your First Pull-Up or Improve to Double Digits

Beginning in November 2025, the FBI will require special agent candidates to perform pull-ups as part of their graded physical fitness exam. Throughout the military, pull-ups are a tested exercise in ...