A pull-up is an exercise where you grasp a bar over your head and pull your body off the floor but which muscles do pulls up work? Well, this is an exercise that uses multiple muscle groups – in fact, ...

Are you looking to increase back, shoulder, and arm strength but not ready for a vertical pullup? Consider the “down under” version, otherwise known as the Australian pullup, or inverted row. Pullups ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Strengthen your shoulders and prepare for pull-ups using the scapula pull-up ...

Ahhh, that first pull-up feeling. I’d say it took me about two years from knowing what a pull-up was to being able to do one, which sort of just…happened, in September 2020, on my home pull-up bar.

At the gym or in the wild, you will see many different ways to grip the pull-up bar. But which is the best way? The only solid answer is: It depends. A wide variety of grips can make your pull-up ...