The biggest challenge of doing pull-ups is performing the first one, which is a pure strength exercise, and this single pullup tends to take the most time to develop for most people. However, ...

Amy Kwan, DPT, PT, has been a physical therapist for over 10 years. A chin-up helps build upper-body strength by engaging arm and back muscles. Chin-up variations, like band-assisted chin-ups, help ...

Mastering push-ups and pull-ups requires progressing from building strength to developing muscular endurance. Conquering your first repetition of these calisthenics exercises is a matter of strength, ...

Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has specialized in treating athletes, specifically rock climbers, for the last decade. She is a storyteller, a mountain athlete and a ...

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 ...

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Pull-ups are a notoriously challenging exercise that may intimidate even the most savvy of gym goers. But despite its tough reputation, mastering the pull-up is not only achievable, but also ...