Fitgurú on MSN

Beyond the Bar: Why the Pull-Up Has Reclaimed Its Throne as Americas Ultimate Power Move

Forget complex machinery; the simplest bodyweight exercise is now the gold standard for posture, spinal health, and elite ...
Fitgurú on MSN

The vertical revolution: Why the pull-up has re-emerged as the ultimate metric of physical dominance

In a world of complex gym machines, this timeless bodyweight movement remains the gold standard for developing a resilient ...
Women's Health

'I Started Strength Training With A Personal Trainer And Won A Pull-Up Contest At Work'

Gym class brings back a lot of negative memories for me. I never played any sports as a kid. I didn’t know the rules, and that made me feel embarrassed. I didn’t want all eyes on me while I would ...
Women's Health

'How I did my first chin-up at 56 - exact exercises and how I progressed'

I never considered myself a gym person. Cardio was my go-to. As a New Yorker and mother of three, I considered myself aerobically fit - regularly doing cycling classes, tennis, long runs and dog walks ...
Military.com

Do This to Get Your First Pull-Up or Improve to Double Digits

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 ...