Pull-ups are contributing to the divide between male and female Marines, the report found. Male Marines "thought that women have an unfair advantage in how their PFT is scored," the study states.

If you’re still seeking out your first pull-up, don’t fret. You’re not alone. Even the world’s top athletes struggle to pull their bodyweight above the bar sometimes. Just ask top NHL ...

Pull-ups are an effective bodyweight exercise to build muscle and strength but can be intimidating. To learn how to do pull-ups, practice the right form and muscle engagement with scaled exercises.

After a few emails back and forth, I found this man used to weigh 195 when he last did pull-ups. Now at 220, pull-ups are not happening. This is why men typically cannot do pull-ups.

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.

3. Sandbag Pull-Up Position yourself at the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, holding a sandbag with your feet (one handle on top of each foot; if wearing shoes, you can use ...