Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman performing pull ups. The pull-up is the epitome of true bodyweight strength. With no equipment required, it’s one of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever watched a badass woman at the gym effortlessly crank out multiple pull-ups and thought, I ...

It's easy to assume pull-ups are all about the arms—but the real engines behind a strong, controlled rep are the back and shoulders. In fact, if you’ve ever tried (and struggled) to get your chin over ...

Strength training in general has big benefits for women over 50, from preventing muscle loss and strengthening bones to improving brain function. But once you’ve mastered the basics, taking on new ...

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

The push vs. pull exercise debate usually comes down to which you enjoy more: do you like bench presses or deadlifts? Does a push-up bring you unadulterated joy, or are pull-ups your thing? In all ...

May 30 (UPI) --An Australian fitness enthusiast completed 7,079 pull-ups in 24 hours -- nearly doubling the previous Guinness World Record. Olivia Vinson, 34, told Guinness World Records she was ...