Learning how to do a tricep pull down sounds incredibly simple: You basically just pull a weight down using the muscles in the backs of your arms. But even though it seems foolproof, it’s important to ...

You may have heard the terms "pull" and "push" thrown around by fitness influencers or trainers. But what exactly does a "pull-day" workout mean? It's exactly what it sounds like: a workout comprised ...

The pull-up is a phenomenal exercise for building upper-body strength and muscle, but they’re hard—horrendously hard. So hard, in fact, that most people will tap out after just a couple of reps, long ...

You’ve undoubtedly heard it a million times but it remains true: Regular exercise is essential to good health. Physical activity is beneficial for managing your weight, strengthening bones and muscles ...

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

Gym equipment was never designed for just one type of exercise, even if, over time, certain machines started getting associated with individual exercises. For example, the Smith machine with squats, ...

If you have been thinking about hitting the gym to begin your resistance training journey, it is highly likely that you have come across both the full-body workout and push-pull-legs training plans.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Strengthen your shoulders and prepare for pull-ups using the scapula pull-up ...