There is always talk about military members having to do pull-ups, at least in the Marine Corps and the Special Ops side of the house. The pull-up is extremely important to any tactical profession.

Getting my first pull up was one of my proudest moments. Here's how to get yours.

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 ...

When it comes to the ultimate test of upper body strength, there’s no better bodyweight exercise than the pull-up. However, despite their excellence for size and strength, trying to yank your ...

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 ...

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandranell Soto, a 354th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, completes a pull-up. (Senior Airman Beaux Hebert/U.S. Air Force photo) 2. Getting the USMC ...

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 ...

In its simplest terms, the pull-up seems pretty basic: hang from a bar, then pull yourself up to it. It’s not complicated, but that sure doesn’t mean that it’s easy. In fact, this bodyweight, no-fancy ...

Push-ups and pull-ups are popular bodyweight exercises with distinct benefits. Pull-ups target the upper back and biceps, while push-ups focus on chest muscles. Both exercises can be modified for ...

Pull-ups are impressive, which means that for many athletes, they’re aspirational. If you can’t do one, odds are you’d like to. If you can, maybe you’re gunning for the single-arm or weighted ...