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 ...

Enrique Zapata, the Mexican strongman and biohacker, started 2026 by making history. He broke all records on January 31, 2026 ...

Motivation to do anything comes in two forms: push or pull. Push... Push is generally about the avoidance of pain. It's the "away from" side of the motivational spectrum." You're actively pushing ...

Pull-ups are an effective bodyweight exercise to build muscle and strength but can be intimidating. To learn how to do pull-ups, practice the right form and muscle engagement with scaled exercises. To ...

It's what all athletes strive for, and what fitness buffs are constantly working toward. Whether you have certain weight-loss goals, max weights to lift or just overall fitness in mind, succeeding is ...

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 ...

The trick is to break the movement into pieces and train with patience and deliberateness. Credit...Alana Paterson for The New York Times Supported by By Christie Aschwanden I’ve always loved pull-ups ...

Federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, have added pull-ups to the special agent candidate fitness test. Here is a workout I recommend for those trying to do their first pull-up or improve ...