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

Pull-Ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises for working the upper body. They target multiple muscle groups, including the biceps, shoulders, upper back and core—which is especially beneficial ...

As a trainer who has been a little lazy with pull-ups over the years, I can still be found managing a few reps before adding one of the best resistance bands or scaling using pull-up variations.

Pull-ups are impressive, which means that for many athletes, they’re aspirational. If you can’t do one, odds are you’d like to. If you can, maybe you’re gunning for the single-arm or weighted ...

Age is simply a number. At 57, Hugh Jackman is proving that with his intense pull-up variation, showcasing his strength and mental resilience. On March 13, the Australian actor posted a video on his ...

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Dru Calloway conducts push-ups aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 13, 2025. (Thomas Cieslak/U.S. Navy photo) Mastering push-ups and ...

"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 ...

Long considered an important milestone in one’s fitness journey, pull-ups build upper body strength and look impressive in the gym The pull-up has long been seen as an important fitness metric. From ...

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. “Be able to do a ...