My Crunch trainer recently introduced me to the assisted pull-up machine, and it might be my new favorite exercise. The machine uses counterbalance weights, which means the higher the weight you set ...

It's easy to get into the habit of thinking about workouts in a fairly simple, black-and-white way: Increase the amount of reps performed, or increase the weight lifted, and you'll make gains. This ...

It's no secret that Shay Mitchell hits the gym hard. The actor frequently posts her impressive workouts on social media, and has previously told SELF that she genuinely enjoys working out and how it ...

Who says women can’t do pull-ups? Certainly not Neghar Fonooni, a Baltimore personal trainer who, in the span of a year, went from doing assisted pull-ups to hoisting her own body weight plus a ...

A strength coach breaks down the pull-up reps that signal excellent upper-body strength after 50, plus how to build toward ...

The assist machines are great for getting in reps of pull-ups or dips when you cannot do them with 100% of your body weight. But as you lose body weight and you get stronger, the ability to do ...

Soha Ali Khan swears by working out to stay fit. The actress' Instagram family is well aware of her love for workout regimes and yoga. Motivating us yet again, Soha entered the weekend by successfully ...

A soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts a pull-up during the unit’s ‘TOG Week’ on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2024. (Cpl. Christopher Grey/U.S. Army photo) Of any ...

“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 ...