The pull-up is one of the most recognized and respected upper-body strength exercises on earth. If you’ve ever seen a training montage in film or television, you’ve probably seen the lead character ...

In its simplest terms, the pull-up seems pretty basic: hang from a bar, then pull yourself up to it. It’s not complicated, but that sure doesn’t mean that it’s easy. In fact, this bodyweight, no-fancy ...

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 ...

The pull-up is a time-tested move that you should get good at, no matter your fitness goals. If you don’t have access to a pull-up bar, you can buy one for your home. Most pull-up bars are affordable, ...

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...

A one time intimidating bit of kit, pull up bars are having a resurgence thanks to their do-anywhere type of nature. Whether you pop it in your kitchen doorway, bedroom entrance or mount it on a ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Pull-ups are a demanding full-body exercise that ...