Because the pull-up is an advanced-level bodyweight exercise that requires a lot of relative strength, the ability to do one reflects that you are quite strong compared to your weight, he says.

A 10-Week Pull-Up Program The move seems simple on the surface: Grip an overhead bar with your palms facing away from you and pull your body up so your chin clears the top of the bar.

The dumbbell high pull is a compound exercise that works your upper body and posterior chain muscles. To do this exercise, you’ll need a set of dumbbells. It involves an explosive movement ...

If you have a shoulder-related injury, pre-existing health conditions, or injuries, or experience pain when performing exercise, speak with a qualified personal trainer or medical physician first.

To find the best doorway pull-up bar, three other CR staffers and I tried out pull-ups, chin-ups, and dead hangs on several pull-up bars. After rounds of evaluation, some clear favorites emerged.

The scapula pull-up is a bodyweight exercise used to develop shoulder strength, stability, and injury prevention. We explain how to do it, the benefits, and the variations to try.

“Pull exercises enhance the strength of the back, forearms, and biceps. They also improve posture and enhance functional movements by mimicking daily activities such as door pulling,” says Putsov.

Here’s one bodyweight exercise that strengthens these upper body muscles without weights or pull-ups — double win. Here’s how to do the bodyweight row and why you might choose it as a pull ...