Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A classic among the reps, pull-ups are great in that they train a surprisingly large part of the body. All you need is a bar and ...

2. Getting the USMC women's maximum pull- up (eight reps) 3. Getting the USMC male maximum (20 reps) I received one of the best email responses in more than a decade of writing articles on tactical ...

It's easy to get into the habit of thinking about workouts in a fairly simple, black-and-white way: Increase the amount of reps performed, or increase the weight lifted, and you'll make gains. This ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Stout, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, does pull-ups during a workout at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on Sept. 11, 2013. (Staff Sgt. Joshua J.

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 ...

If you've ever wondered how to do chin-ups (or pull-ups), you might have heard that it can be a slow, deliberate process while you build up your strength and learn the correct technique. Just ask ...

Strength is for everyone, but it’s especially for women. Ask a Swole Woman is a column for people who are tired of trying to always be less, eat less, do less, and make it look perfect and effort-free ...

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 ...