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 ...

If you're a woman who regularly works out, there may still be one exercise that remains elusive: the pull-up. In 2012, the New York Times reported that researchers who documented women on their ...

Mastering a pull-up isn’t just about brute strength—it’s about proper technique. Even if you’ve been grinding through upper-body workouts and practicing your reps, even seemingly teensy form mistakes ...

Watch as a fitness enthusiast demonstrates proper form for weighted pull-ups using a kettlebell and dip belt. This female ...

Pull-ups are a bodyweight exercise where you hang from an overhead bar, usually with an overhand grip, and pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar. “They’re a great upper-body exercise,” says ...

It's easy to assume pull-ups are all about the arms—but the real engines behind a strong, controlled rep are the back and shoulders. In fact, if you’ve ever tried (and struggled) to get your chin over ...

Fitness is not one number. A person can run well but struggle to control their body weight. Another person can lift heavy but ...

An Australian woman almost doubled a pull-ups record in an awe-inspiring display of strength. Olivia Vinson smashed the most pull ups in 24 hours (female) with an unbelievable total of 7,079. Her ...