The following workouts are helpful ideas to get unstuck in those difficult-to-improve zones of maxing out pull-up tests. The biggest challenge of doing pull-ups is performing the first one, which is a ...

What is it about pull-ups that makes them so impressive, and why do so many lifters judge themselves based on how many they can crank out in a row? Unlike the squat, bench press, and deadlift – the ...

The pull-up is one of the most recognized and respected upper-body strength exercises on earth. If you’ve ever seen a training montage in film or television, you’ve probably seen the lead character ...

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. This one is for the ...

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Dru Calloway conducts push-ups aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 13, 2025. (Thomas Cieslak/U.S. Navy photo) Mastering push-ups and ...

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. Do you have a simple ...

Doing a pull-up might seem easy—you're just, ya know, pulling your body up sans equipment. That is, until you actually try to do one. This strength-training move is shockingly tough for even seasoned ...

What’s the difference between push-ups and pull-ups? Two of the most popular upper body workouts you'll find at a gym or training program are push-ups and pull-ups. Probably one of the most popular ...

Whether you’re new to the pull-up game or looking to improve upon your existing home gym with some more exercise equipment, a pull-up bar is a valuable piece of equipment to help you get into shape.