There are tons of ways to strengthen your upper body by using all sorts of dumbbells and kettlebells and bands. We know this already. So I'm here to tell you to set those aside and forget about that ...

There’s something so satisfying (not to mention badass) about a smooth, powerful pull-up—one that feels controlled from start to finish, no jerky movements, no swinging legs, just pure strength. But a ...

Watch a pull-up challenge focused on upper body strength, endurance, and proper form. This video compares performance across ...

Pull-ups are hard. Really hard. I can barely manage one rep, and if I do, it’s usually one of those swingy, messy attempts ...

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 ...

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. To ...

Pull-ups are one of the most effective upper-body strengthening exercises you can do, but they arent without risk. Improper form, muscle overuse, or muscle weakness can all lead to discomfort, pain, ...

Getting your first pull-up can feel impossible when you lack the necessary strength. Research has shown that practicing an exercise 3x/week can accelerate strength gains by about 56% compared to ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. “Be able to do a ...