If you’re a woman who regularly works out, there may still be one exercise that remains elusive: the pull-up. In 2012, the New York Times reported that researchers who documented women on their ...

The pull-up has become the ultimate fitness flex for women, who are embracing strength training. Traditional pull-ups are performed with an overhand grip, shoulder-width or wider, and engage the upper ...

It's easy to assume pull-ups are all about the arms—but the real engines behind a strong, controlled rep are the back and shoulders. In fact, if you’ve ever tried (and struggled) to get your chin over ...

Exercise in Disguise Fitness is launching a Women’s Calisthenics Competition that highlights the sport’s growing female ...

In the world of fitness, some of the most effective exercises donâ t require a gym membership or expensive equipment. Two of the most powerful bodyweight movementsâ push-ups and pull-upsâ have stood ...

"Strength isn’t just built in the gym—it’s built with patience, in community, and by setting goals that scare you a little." ...

Of any calisthenics exercise, pull-ups are the most difficult to perform and see improvements without significant time and effort. Your pulling muscles (biceps, latissimus dorsi, rear deltoids, ...

You do not have to do hundreds of daily pull-ups and push-ups to improve your fitness test scores. Many do, and while they find success up to a point, following this routine for too long will ...