A simple bar, a powerful movement, and a full upper-body challenge. Pull-ups are making a massive comeback among fitness ...

A pull-up is an exercise where you grasp a bar over your head and pull your body off the floor but which muscles do pulls up work? Well, this is an exercise that uses multiple muscle groups – in fact, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Strengthen your shoulders and prepare for pull-ups using the scapula pull-up ...

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

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...

Struggling with pull-ups? Shona Vertue reveals the three exercises that fix the real weak points—grip, scapular control and core tension – to get you to your first rep.

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 ...

Beginning in November 2025, the FBI will require special agent candidates to perform pull-ups as part of their graded physical fitness exam. Throughout the military, pull-ups are a tested exercise in ...

Use these five dumbbell exercises to build your back and biceps muscles without a pull-up in sight. We know there are plenty of pull-up variations you can try to suit your current ability if you don't ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

When it comes to targeting and strengthening all of your key running muscles—legs, arms, chest, and back—you may be accustomed to hitting major muscle groups over the course of a few days rather than ...