March 18
Tip: 4 Weeks to a One-Arm Pull-Up
How many single-arm pull-ups can you do? Really, not even one? Follow this plan and fix that.
February 19
Tip: Do the Flying Pull-Up
It'll make you look like a ninja warrior and it's just plain fun. Master this bodyweight exercise.
November 26
Tip: The Missing Pull-Up Variation
Most smart lifters do some variation of the pull-up or chin-up, but not many have tried this one. Take a look.
November 12
Tip: Do the Archer Pull-Up
Fresh off the playground: A tutorial on how to do a little-known pull-up variation from the master of bodyweight exercises.
October 7
Tip: Do Pull-Up Pulses for Big Lats
Can you do three measly reps using this training method? Maybe. Give it a shot.
October 6
Tip: Two Old-School Back & Biceps Builders
These classic upper-body exercises are making a comeback. Here's a quick refresher on both of them.
September 24
Tip: Don't Add Weight to Your Pull-Ups
So you can do 8 decent pull-ups. Big deal. You're still not ready to do the weighted version. Do these instead.
July 14
Tip: Your Chin-Up is Weak and Ugly. Let's Fix It.
Are you swinging back and forth? Are you struggling to get even a couple of good reps? Here's what to do.
June 29
Tip: An Unconventional Way to Improve Your Pull-Ups
Do more pull-ups and do them with more weight strapped to your body. How? Use this cool training method.
June 15
Tip: The Towel Pull-Up
This variation of the neutral-grip pull-up really nails your grip and forearms.
June 14
Tip: The Side-to-Side Pull-Up
Good at pull-ups? Nice. Now try this variation.
May 2
Master the Ridiculously Strict Pull-Up
Most people who say they can do 10 or more pull-ups are only doing a few REAL pull-ups. The rest are cheated. Get strict to get strong. Here's how.
March 24
Tip: Over-Pulling On Pull-Ups and Pulldowns
It's a common mistake. Here's what it looks like and how to fix it.
January 26
Tip: The Most Useless Pull-Up Exercise
This movement is often used as a regression in functional fitness classes. Problem is, it doesn't do much of anything. Here's why.
January 9
Tip: Thick Grip Neutral Pull-Ups
Strengthen your grip by doing your pull-ups or chin-ups with a thick grip attachment or a couple of towels.
October 19
Tip: The Fingertip Ledge Pull-Up
Also called mountain climber pull-ups, these are great for grip and forearm strength.
September 22
Tip: Slow Motion Pull-Ups
These increase tension and build a strong mind-muscle connection. Shoot for no more than 5 reps per set. If you can get more, go slower.
September 2
Tip: Two Tips for Better Pull-Ups
Get more lat recruitment from chin-ups and pull-ups with these cues: 1. Chest to bar. 2. Squeeze a tennis ball between your shoulder blades.
August 26
Tip: The 2 Minute Chin-Up Test
Find out how strong your biceps and lats really are.