Pull-ups are a key strength exercise but can be challenging for beginners. To build upper body and core strength for more pull-ups, try variations.

Pull-Ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises for working the upper body. They target multiple muscle groups, including the biceps, shoulders, upper back and core—which is especially ...

Pull-Up Variations to Try if You Can’t (Yet) Do a Pull-Up. No doubt, the long list of benefits of doing pull-ups probably makes you want to add the exercise into your workout rotation.

Once you start getting comfortable doing pull-ups (8+ reps in a set, basically), it’s time to keep challenging yourself with new pull-up variations :) In this video, I demonstrate ten different ...

3. Sandbag Pull-Up Position yourself at the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, holding a sandbag with your feet (one handle on top of each foot; if wearing shoes, you can use ...

Once you learn how to cleanly pull yourself up the bar, it adds more personality to your workouts. I wrote a story for Lounge three years ago, titled Five Great Pull-up Variations To Get Stronger ...

Pull-up variations like the flexed arm hang hold can build strength in the muscles used to perform pull-ups, while also improving your technique on the bar. It’s a great way to learn the top ...

Exercises like inverted rows or Australian pull-ups, or as mentioned above, adding resistance bands and other pull-up variations, can help people build up to a full pull-up, which can take some ...

Pull ups are a must for almost all climbers who are serious about their progression and longevity in the sport. Year on year improvements in strength are essential for grade progression and the ...

Pull-Ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises for working the upper body. They target multiple muscle groups, including the biceps, shoulders, upper back and core—which is especially ...