My Crunch trainer recently introduced me to the assisted pull-up machine, and it might be my new favorite exercise. The machine uses counterbalance weights, which means the higher the weight you set ...

Assisted pull-ups provide a unique way to enhance your upper body strength without the need for bulky gym equipment. Unlike traditional machines, which often isolate muscles in a controlled and fixed ...

Revisiting basic exercises with a critical eye can help identify faults in your form. Last week we looked at the push-up. Today, we discuss the pull-up, one of those exercise that should be remastered ...

Pull-ups are considered a cornerstone movement in functional fitness because they engage nearly every muscle in your upper body, especially the lats, upper back, shoulders, arms, and core. Unlike ...

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. I’ve spent most of my ...

I received this request from a young Marine seeking to improve her PFT scores: "I am a female in the Marine Corps and would like to know how I can not only better my flexed arm hang, but be able to ...