A soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts a pull-up during the unit’s ‘TOG Week’ on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2024. (Cpl. Christopher Grey/U.S. Army photo) Of any ...

“Be able to do a pull-up” is a common fitness goal, and if you work hard—with negative pull-ups, inverted rows, and more—someday you’ll get there. Go ahead, take a minute to celebrate. But don’t drop ...

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. I’ve spent most of my ...

Achieving a pull-up is a significant fitness milestone for many people. First one, then maybe five, 10 or more: "The ability to do pull-ups is, in my book, an impressive sign of fitness and not a ...

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Dru Calloway conducts push-ups aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 13, 2025. (Thomas Cieslak/U.S. Navy photo) Mastering push-ups and ...

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 ...

While the pull-up may be one of the toughest exercises you can think of, it is a very important movement. It strengthens muscles of the back as well as the biceps. The grip is also magnified when ...