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In the world of high-performance fitness, few movements command as much respect as the classic pull-up. As a U.S.-based strength specialist, I’ve seen countless fads come and go, but the pull-up ...

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 ...

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're a woman who regularly works out, there may still be one exercise that remains elusive: the pull-up. In 2012, the New York Times reported that researchers who documented women on their ...

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 ...

As effective as free pull-ups are, unfortunately, they are among the most challenging exercises in the entire fitness world. Fortunately, there is a great aid that is especially helpful for beginners: ...

Pull-ups are a notoriously challenging exercise that may intimidate even the most savvy of gym goers. But despite its tough reputation, mastering the pull-up is not only achievable, but also ...

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 ...

Xavier Dillard did not become the pull-up story of the week because he made the exercise look easy. The 22-year-old from Virginia says he completed 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours, starting at 10 a.m. on ...