Get a grip and pull yourself up with the close grip pull-up, a difficult exercise that will work your lats. If you can do only three reps, that’s great. With some initial spotting and practice, you’ll ...

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

The pull-up is a phenomenal exercise for building upper-body strength and muscle, but they’re hard—horrendously hard. So hard, in fact, that most people will tap out after just a couple of reps, long ...

Wondering how many pull-ups you should do daily to build strength and muscle? Here's the ideal rep range based on your goals ...

When it comes to the back, the lats are the undoubted hero. Providing that coveted v-taper lifters continue to seek in the gym; the lats help to elevate a physique by adding extra size and definition.

Pull-ups are notoriously hard to crack – in part, because they require a high level of full-body strength that takes most ...

Wherever you are on your fitness journey, the pull-up remains one of the most challenging – and rewarding – exercises you can conquer. Lifting your bodyweight from a dead hang until your chin clears ...

Bollywood actresses often get creative with their fitness routines, and Kriti Sanon is no different. Known for her acting and dedication to fitness, Kriti recently shared a video performing inverted ...

Hands up if you've ever stood beneath a pull up bar and felt, in a word, intimidated? I know I can't be the only one. While I workout regularly, I've always viewed the bar with a certain amount of ...

This article is part two of the three-part series on 20 Pull- ups for Women: 1. How to get your first pull- up 2. Getting the USMC women's maximum (eight reps; this article) 3. Getting the USMC male ...

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