Need a little help getting up to the bar? Here are the building blocks of one of the toughest moves in the gym.

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 ...

The movement is one of the few you can use to train your back muscles effectively without an external load and a pure expression of relative strength (how strong you are relative to your height and ...

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...

Whether you're working on your deadlift PR, getting ready for a jog, or training for (gasp!) your first pull-up, warm-ups are nonnegotiable. It doesn't matter your fitness level or age either, says ...

Training your biceps and triceps is a game-changer for mastering pull-ups. These muscles are some of your secret weapons for pulling yourself up with power and control. But let's be real, a lot of ...

Focusing on eccentric exercises — where muscles extend rather than contract — builds more strength and muscle while also buttressing your tendons. By Connie Chang In the gym, it can be tempting to ...