Working up to a chin-up or pull-up on a fixed bar is also a great place to begin. Things to look out for If you do have the strength to pull off an L-sit chin-up (and, wow, I'm impressed), these ...

Working up to a chin-up or pull-up on a fixed bar is also a great place to begin. Things to look out for If you do have the strength to pull off an L-sit chin-up (and, wow, I’m impressed), these ...

There is no shortage of back-building exercises, from rows to pulldowns. However, if you’re trying to master your body weight ...

Let's face it, most of us can't do a pull-up, but before explaining how to achieve your first pull-up, it's worth asking why ...

Pull-ups: Those who want to create more strength in their shoulder girdle with greater emphasis on the back muscles, should incorporate more pronated grip pull-ups in their workout routine.

Pull-ups may not be easy, but given just how many muscles the exercise and its variations work, it’s absolutely worth doing or working up to, says Harcoff.

Chin-ups use an underhand grip whereas pull-ups are performed overhand (palms facing away from you). How you program flexed arm hangs is up to you and depends on where they sit within your workout.

Pull-up variations like the flexed arm hang hold can build strength in the muscles used to perform pull-ups, while also improving your technique on the bar. It’s a great way to learn the top ...

How many pull-ups you should do each day comes down to your goals, your body's capabilities and your ability recover well in 24 hours. Start with manageable volume, prioritise quality reps, and ...

Achieving a pull-up is a significant fitness milestone for many people. First one, then maybe five, 10 or more: “The ability to do pull-ups is, in my book, an impressive sign of fitness and not ...