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 ever-evolving world of fitness, women are constantly breaking barriers and redefining strength. And today, many women seem to be more interested than ever in tackling one of the toughest feats ...

If you’ve ever watched a badass woman at the gym effortlessly crank out multiple pull-ups and thought, I could never do that—think again. You absolutely can, and Women’s Health is here to help you get ...

A strength coach breaks down the pull-up reps that signal excellent upper-body strength after 50, plus how to build toward ...

This article is part one of a three-part series on 20 Pull- ups for Women: 1. How to get your first pull- up (this article) 2. Getting the USMC women's maximum pull- up (eight reps) 3. Getting the ...

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 ...

This article is the last of a three-part series on how to do pull-ups. This article will show you how to get up to 20 reps or more. 2. Getting the USMC women's maximum pull- up (eight reps) 3. Getting ...

Pull-ups are an effective bodyweight exercise to build muscle and strength but can be intimidating. To learn how to do pull-ups, practice the right form and muscle engagement with scaled exercises. To ...

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. “Be able to do a ...