Up First, get yourself up to the bar, jumping up if you can, or using a stool if you can’t. Next, “hook your hand around the bar like monkeys in a barrel,” Dewar says. “Once you've done that, you’re ...

Ah, pull-ups. They’re one of the most straightforward exercises around, and yet somehow one of the most difficult to do — especially with good form. They’re also an ideal way to improve your grip ...

It requires great strength to do a pull-up, making it a challenging move for many, but it's a powerful exercise to master because pull-ups strengthen multiple muscle groups, improve grip, and help ...

Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has specialized in treating athletes, specifically rock climbers, for the last decade. She is a storyteller, a mountain athlete and a ...

There’s a reason why trainers swear by pull-ups: The move works every muscle in your upper body. But while they’re all-stars at increasing your strength, doing a pull-up (and, most importantly, doing ...

If you’ve ever attempted a pull-up, struggled, and thought, Nope, not happening for me—you’re not alone. But what if we told you there’s a better, strategic way to build the strength, control, and ...

But lifting your entire body as you dangle from a bar is no easy task, which is why pull-ups can be, well, hella intimidating. Still, don’t shy away from the challenge—they’re infamously tough (and ...

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