A pull-up bar is the ultimate home gym essential: It's compact, versatile and capable of delivering a serious strength workout without taking up precious space. This simple piece of home exercise ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pull-up bars are essential equipment. It’s a grand statement, but we stand by it. Pulling yourself from a ...

Forget complex machinery; the simplest bodyweight exercise is now the gold standard for posture, spinal health, and elite ...

In a world of complex gym machines, this timeless bodyweight movement remains the gold standard for developing a resilient ...

Pull-ups. Most people cannot do them. That is right. Most men and women cannot do pull-ups. Whether you are an overweight male or a female who lacks upper-body strength, the pull-up is an exercise ...

During a recent WOD (workout of the day), we had to do 14 pull-ups. I grabbed two bands, and some people around me said, "Sugar, you don't need those!" I felt like they were right. I shouldn't need ...

Breaking the world record for the number of pull-ups completed in six, 12 and 24 hours was tough, Elmhurst gym owner Nick Janowitz says. But it's not the toughest thing he's ever done. That came 17 ...

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. Pull-ups are hard, but ...

Milind Soman always sets the bar high when it comes to fitness. The actor and model continues to stay consistent with his workout regime. Always being an inspiration, Milind Soman often shares a ...