A pull-up bar is the ultimate home gym essential: It's compact, versatile and capable of delivering a serious strength workout without taking up precious space. This simple piece of home exercise ...

Here's exactly what you're working when you hit the bar to do one of the most comprehensive upper body exercises ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pull-up bars are essential equipment. It’s a grand statement, but we stand by it. Pulling yourself from a ...

What is it about pull-ups that makes them so impressive, and why do so many lifters judge themselves based on how many they ...

Mastering push-ups and pull-ups requires progressing from building strength to developing muscular endurance. Conquering your first repetition of these calisthenics exercises is a matter of strength, ...

Many aspire to master it and occasionally give it a try, only to find themselves helplessly hanging below the bar. Yet, this classic "pull" exercise is entirely achievable! Personal trainer Erik Jäger ...