These are the muscles you use when you do pull-ups – and how to get your first rep

Here's exactly what you're working when you hit the bar to do one of the most comprehensive upper body exercises ...

The number of pull-ups that you should do each day to build muscle and strength

Wondering how many pull-ups you should do daily to build strength and muscle? Here's the ideal rep range based on your goals ...
Yahoo

A pulled muscle is common for runners — How long does it take to heal?

A pulled muscle hinders your workout routine; sometimes, it feels like it takes forever to heal. Pulled muscles are one of the most common injuries for runners, and they can definitely slow you down ...
Yahoo

Pulled Muscle or Heart Attack? How to Tell the Difference in Chest Pain

Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...

How Many Pull-Ups You Need to Do to Prove Your Upper-Body Strength

It requires great strength to do a pull-up, making it a challenging move for many, but it's a powerful exercise to master ...
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Want bigger arms and a stronger back? This is how many pull-ups you should do

Pull-ups are one of the most effective upper-body exercises out there. They target your lats, biceps, shoulders, and core all at once. You don't need any fancy equipment or a gym membership. But if ...

In 6 Steps to Your First Pull-Up

Many aspire to master it and occasionally give it a try, only to find themselves helplessly hanging below the bar. Yet, this ...
Everyday Health

Chest Pain After Pull-Ups

Chest pain following pull-ups can stem from several causes, some of which are serious and others that should respond to simple care at home. It may indicate a muscle pull or spasm. However, it's not ...
The Chronicle

‘Muscle-up man’: A Duke doctoral student’s journey to break a Guinness World Record

UPDATE: First-year doctoral physics student David Lloyd George broke the Guinness World Record for the most muscle-ups completed in 24 hours. Lloyd George finished 2,002 muscle ups — 276 more than the ...
The Gazette

Build a Better You: Know the difference between a pull-up and a chin-up

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The most common goal I hear as a trainer is someone saying they want to be able to do pull-ups or ...

You don’t need a bar to train pull-ups – this simple at-home move actually works

Pull-ups are notoriously hard to crack – in part, because they require a high level of full-body strength that takes most ...
Military.com

Do This to Get Your First Pull-Up or Improve to Double Digits

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 ...