There is always talk about military members having to do pull-ups, at least in the Marine Corps and the Special Ops side of the house. The pull-up is extremely important to any tactical profession.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman performing pull ups. The pull-up is the epitome of true bodyweight strength. With no equipment required, it’s one of the ...

One of the best workouts of this week was a series of exercises that made calisthenics and running just a little bit harder than normal. After a good warmup with the basics of calisthenics and cardio, ...

In its simplest terms, the pull-up seems pretty basic: hang from a bar, then pull yourself up to it. It’s not complicated, but that sure doesn’t mean that it’s easy. In fact, this bodyweight, no-fancy ...

Exercisers are often told they don’t need big, clanky weights to gain strength, that they can get by with so-called bodyweight exercises -- push-ups, pull-ups and otherwise moving the weight of their ...

There are tons of ways to strengthen your upper body by using all sorts of dumbbells and kettlebells and bands. We know this already. So I'm here to tell you to set those aside and forget about that ...

In the world of fitness, some of the most effective exercises donâ t require a gym membership or expensive equipment. Two of the most powerful bodyweight movementsâ push-ups and pull-upsâ have stood ...

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 ...

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. This one is for the ...

What’s the difference between push-ups and pull-ups? Two of the most popular upper body workouts you'll find at a gym or training program are push-ups and pull-ups. Probably one of the most popular ...