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

Mastering pull-ups is one of the most effective ways to build real-world strength, improve posture, and sculpt a powerful back using just your bodyweight.

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Truett Hanes, the son of Cameron Hanes and the current pull-ups world record for the most in 24 hours, is seeking to chasing ...

At the gym or in the wild, you will see many different ways to grip the pull-up bar. But which is the best way? The only solid answer is: It depends. A wide variety of grips can make your pull-up ...

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Beginning in November 2025, the FBI will require special agent candidates to perform pull-ups as part of their graded physical fitness exam. Throughout the military, pull-ups are a tested exercise in ...

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 ...

It was a pandemic purchase, the pull-up bar that my husband installed on our doorway, but its relevance has persisted beyond the pandemic. It’s the one exercise equipment that both my husband and I ...

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 ...