Assisted pull-ups provide a unique way to enhance your upper body strength without the need for bulky gym equipment. Unlike traditional machines, which often isolate muscles in a controlled and fixed ...

Revisiting basic exercises with a critical eye can help identify faults in your form. Last week we looked at the push-up. Today, we discuss the pull-up, one of those exercise that should be remastered ...

Pull-ups are considered a cornerstone movement in functional fitness because they engage nearly every muscle in your upper body, especially the lats, upper back, shoulders, arms, and core. Unlike ...

Pull-ups are a notoriously challenging exercise that may intimidate even the most savvy of gym goers. But despite its tough reputation, mastering the pull-up is not only achievable, but also ...

Not sure where to begin? Posey recommends testing your current strength first: from a dead hang on a pull-up bar with your ...

If you’ve ever attempted a pull-up, struggled, and thought, Nope, not happening for me—you’re not alone. But what if we told you there’s a better, strategic way to build the strength, control, and ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’ve spent most of my ...

Who wouldn’t love to rock a pull-up? While it does take some hard work to crank out your first rep, once you get over that bar, you’ll feel better than ever. “Every time I’ve seen clients perform ...

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 ...