Last week, Brigette Williams talked through the basics of building strength to do a pull-up. She says once you have mastered the TRX and assisted pull-up, you can move to a bar or pull-up machine.

Achieving a pull-up is a significant fitness milestone for many people. First one, then maybe five, 10 or more: "The ability to do pull-ups is, in my book, an impressive sign of fitness and not a ...

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If you're not familiar with gym machines, you may be more au fait with free weights, such as barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells. Praised for their versatility and do-anywhere-anytime quality, free ...

In a world of complex gym machines, this timeless bodyweight movement remains the gold standard for developing a resilient upper back and elite-level functional power.

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 ...