"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pull-up bars are essential equipment. It’s a grand statement, but we stand by it. Pulling yourself from a ...

These classic bodyweight exercises are more than arm builders. Pull-ups and chin-ups activate the shoulders, back, arms, and ...

Forget complex machinery; the simplest bodyweight exercise is now the gold standard for posture, spinal health, and elite functional strength.

During a recent WOD (workout of the day), we had to do 14 pull-ups. I grabbed two bands, and some people around me said, "Sugar, you don't need those!" I felt like they were right. I shouldn't need ...

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. Pull-ups are hard, but ...

Megan Thee Stallion took a break from the recording studio to hit the gym this weekend. On June 24, the rapper shared a rare glimpse at her workout routine, during which she effortlessly executed a ...

Breaking the world record for the number of pull-ups completed in six, 12 and 24 hours was tough, Elmhurst gym owner Nick Janowitz says. But it's not the toughest thing he's ever done. That came 17 ...

The pull-up is considered the heavy weightlifting exercise of the calisthenics world. When you're doing them properly, nearly 100% of your body weight is pulled off the ground and over a bar. Besides ...

Milind Soman always sets the bar high when it comes to fitness. The actor and model continues to stay consistent with his workout regime. Always being an inspiration, Milind Soman often shares a ...

Planet Fitness keeps pumping iron. The company behind the fast-growing chain of budget-priced gyms posted better-than-expected quarterly results after Thursday's market close. Revenue for Planet ...

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