Can't do pull ups? Don't worry, I've helped lots of people get their first pull up and I can help you do it too. In this video I share the biggest mistake I see beginners making (and I made too) when ...

The placement of adult pull-ups is often one single element that makes the difference between comfort and a not-so-comfortable experience. You may tend to believe that any fit will suffice, but the ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever attempted a pull-up, struggled, and thought, Nope, not happening for me—you’re not alone. But what if we told you there’s a better, strategic way to build the strength, control, and ...

People often associate building strength with big weights. That’s one way to go about it, but it’s not the only way – and there’s one exercise that shines as an example of a move that breaks the iron ...

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 ...

These classic bodyweight exercises are more than arm builders. Pull-ups and chin-ups activate the shoulders, back, arms, and ...

Hanging from a pull-up bar can improve your grip strength and shoulder mobility—but dead hangs are also kind of overrated. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications ...