When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images We get it, your back may not feel as important as building massive arms or a ...

Developing the strength and stamina for high-repetition pull-ups – and, ultimately, reaching the maximum score of any military fitness test – is a journey that requires patience and a variety of ...

BODYWEIGHT BACK TRAINING is never easy. The gold standard movement is the pullup—which can be devilishly hard to do for even seasoned gym-goers—and there are sparingly few other exercises that hit ...

Can't do pull ups? Don't worry, I've helped lots of people get their first pull up and I can help you do it too. In this ...

Your back is five muscle groups, not one. Deadlifts alone won’t cut it. Train each zone with purpose, push smart volume, and build real strength where it counts. In the NFL, we used to refer to the ...

Complete upper body workout at the gym that hits every muscle group—chest, back, shoulders, arms, and core. We’ll start with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Strengthening the upper back is important for good posture and overall health. A strong upper back can help reduce the risk ...

Struggling to do pull-ups or looking to get stronger? A fitness expert shares 10 simple upper-body exercises to help you ...