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Ahhh, that first pull-up feeling. I’d say it took me about two years from knowing what a pull-up was to being able to do one, which sort of just…happened, in September 2020, on my home pull-up bar.

“Be able to do a pull-up” is a common fitness goal, and if you work hard—with negative pull-ups, inverted rows, and more—someday you’ll get there. Go ahead, take a minute to celebrate. But don’t drop ...

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 ...

At a petite 4 feet, 10 inches, Misty Posey couldn't rely on her height to clear the Marine Corps obstacle course as a prospective young recruit. Instead, she learned to pull her entire body over it, ...

A soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts a pull-up during the unit’s ‘TOG Week’ on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2024. (Cpl. Christopher Grey/U.S. Army photo) Of any ...

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.

Pull-ups are a notoriously challenging exercise that may intimidate even the most savvy of gym goers. But despite its tough reputation, mastering the pull-up is not only achievable, but also ...

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 ...