Pull-ups suck. Instead, do these 6 back and upper-body exercises to move better outdoors

You don't have to do pull-ups for a strong upper body. A certified strength and conditioning specialist shares 6 exercises to ...

5 ways to train your body for the first pull-up

The first pull-up is always the toughest to get when it comes to bodyweight exercises. The push-up and the dip, both push ...
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Push-Ups and Pull-Ups: Simple Bodyweight Exercises with Massive Health Benefits

In the world of fitness, some of the most effective exercises donâ t require a gym membership or expensive equipment. Two of the most powerful bodyweight movementsâ push-ups and pull-upsâ have stood ...
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Your First Pull-Up Is Just the Beginning

"Be able to do a pull-up" is a common fitness goal, and if you work hard—with negative pull-ups, inverted rows, and more—someday you'll get there. Go ahead, take a minute to celebrate. But don't drop ...
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 ...
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How Many Pull-Ups Should You Be Able to Do? How You Compare By Age

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Pull-ups are a demanding full-body exercise that ...

She didn't join a gym until 71. Now she can deadlift 100kg and do pull-ups – here's how

Barbara Phillips didn't step into a gym until she was 71. Four years later, she can deadlift 100kg, perform strict pull-ups ...