Up First, get yourself up to the bar, jumping up if you can, or using a stool if you can’t. Next, “hook your hand around the bar like monkeys in a barrel,” Dewar says. “Once you've done that, you’re ...

Can't do pull ups? Don't worry, I've helped lots of people get their first pull up and I can help you do it too. In this video I share the biggest mistake I see beginners making (and I made too) when ...

Ah, pull-ups. They’re one of the most straightforward exercises around, and yet somehow one of the most difficult to do — especially with good form. They’re also an ideal way to improve your grip ...

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 ...

Pull-ups are one of the most effective upper-body exercises out there. They target your lats, biceps, shoulders, and core all at once. You don't need any fancy equipment or a gym membership. But if ...

Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has specialized in treating athletes, specifically rock climbers, for the last decade. She is a storyteller, a mountain athlete and a ...

Kipping pull-ups are great for increasing your speed and building muscle. Here's how to do the exercise safely. “Since you’re using momentum to execute the kipping pull-up, you generally perform more ...

Alison Brie and Jessica Biel are showing off the L-sit chin-up. Here's how to do one with good form, and how much strength it requires. When Bruno first shared a video of Timberlake knocking out 10 ...

Ever dreamt of nailing that first pull-up (no band...no machine...) but didn't know where the heck to even start? Our downloadable six-week PDF guide is your ticket ...

While there are no established averages, there are still ideas around what different pull-up routines look like based on your ability level. Pull-ups are an exercise traditionally used to measure ...