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

The biggest challenge of doing pull-ups is performing the first one, which is a pure strength exercise, and this single pullup tends to take the most time to develop for most people. However, ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Laurie Miller is owner of CrossFit St. Louis. Move - Jumping pull-up. Benefit - A good beginner pull-up that strengthens and ...

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hands up if you've ever stood beneath a pull up bar and felt, in a word, intimidated? I know I can't be the only one. While I workout regularly, I've always viewed the bar with a certain amount of ...

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Laurie Miller is owner of CrossFit St. Louis. Move - Jumping pull-up. Benefit - A good beginner pull-up that strengthens and tones back muscles for better posture and appearance. How to - While ...