Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A classic among the reps, pull-ups are great in that they train a surprisingly large part of the body. All you need is a bar and ...

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has revealed that pull-up alternatives were key to building his championship-level back, especially when heavy bodyweight made standard pull-ups difficult. In a recent ...

Getting my first pull up was one of my proudest moments. Here's how to get yours.

“Be able to do a pull-up” is a common fitness goal, and if you work hard—with negative pull-ups, inverted rows, and more—someday you’ll get there. Go ahead, take a minute to celebrate. But don’t drop ...

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 ...