Who has heard their coach yell these remarks during dryland? Who has had their coach provide this feedback, but the group could barely move their body? I see this too often at clubs: Swimmers just ...

There’s something so satisfying (not to mention badass) about a smooth, powerful pull-up—one that feels controlled from start to finish, no jerky movements, no swinging legs, just pure strength. But a ...

The muscle-up remains one of the most iconic milestones in calisthenics, yet many enthusiasts stall at the transition phase ...

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 ...

Unlock your full upper-body potential with this complete, beginner-friendly guide to mastering strict pull-ups. Whether you’re struggling to get your first rep or looking to clean up your form, this ...

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 ...

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. “Be able to do a ...

Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Stout, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, does pull-ups during a workout at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on Sept. 11, 2013. (Staff Sgt. Joshua J.