The push vs. pull exercise debate usually comes down to which you enjoy more: do you like bench presses or deadlifts? Does a push-up bring you unadulterated joy, or are pull-ups your thing? In all ...

This classic gym movement is one of the most effective ways to build a strong, healthy back while protecting your shoulders and improving everyday posture.

Mastering push-ups and pull-ups requires progressing from building strength to developing muscular endurance. Conquering your first repetition of these calisthenics exercises is a matter of strength, ...

Of any calisthenics exercise, pull-ups are the most difficult to perform and see improvements without significant time and effort. Your pulling muscles (biceps, latissimus dorsi, rear deltoids, ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...