In the meantime, you can work toward your first pull-up, as well as reap similar health and fitness benefits, by performing the movement patterns and training the muscles used in pull-up, he says.

Pull-ups are one of the most coveted bodyweight exercises for strengthening your upper body, namely your back, biceps and posterior deltoids (the rear shoulder muscles). For many, it’s a long ...

A pull-up really is a full-body movement and that’s why it is so hard to do. Above, we’ve just flagged the main muscles activated during the movement, but you’ll find that a lot of other ...

Chin-ups: People who wish to strengthen their shoulder girdle muscles overall but with an emphasis on bicep growth, should focus on incorporating more supinated grip pull-ups (chin-ups).

I set out to do all seven days, but the muscle fatigue meant that I lowered my goal to around 20 or 30 chin-ups instead. It's a shame, but I did what I could without overtraining or injuring myself.

A wide variety of grips can make your pull-up workouts more enjoyable and diversify the strain on wrists, elbows, shoulders, joints and muscles.

Pull-ups tone your back muscles, and chin-ups put the focus on your biceps and other arm muscles. For a pull-up or chin-up, you’ll need a stable horizontal bar. You might find one at the gym or ...

1.Upper-body strength and muscle development 'Pull-ups are a highly effective exercise for developing strength in your muscles of your upper body,' Cowan advises. In fact, ...

Here's why you should add this full-body move to your next workout. Plus, alternatives to try if you're not quite there yet.