Pull-ups train your body to move as a unit. This fluidity will prepare you for sports-specific movements and everyday activities, such as lifting your bike onto the roof of your car in one fell swoop. The ability to do even one pull-up is a milestone achievement that requires serious st...
Pull-ups are a functional bodyweight exercise that are great for building upper-body strength and engaging multiple muscle groups at once, however, they are hard to learn how to do. Mastering a strict bodyweight pull-up is an incredible goal for anyone, and with practice, commitment and a...
That lead to a lack of proper shoulder integrity (joint placement) and commonly causes most shoulder injuries and pain. What we can do about it is develope the ability we may have once lost, by becoming proficient at pull-ups. If you can do 10-20 perfect pull-ups, then you likely hav...
Pull-ups are very simple but very hard. Most people think they know how to do pull-ups but there are quite a few variations on the proper form that some hardos might frown on, but still count as legitimate pull-ups. To perform a pull-up, hang on to any bar, doorway, tree branch,...
Do proper push-ups with perfect form by following this guide and video! Learn push-up basics, how to progress, and the benefits of push-ups.
Pull-up Mistakes to Avoid When starting on your journey toward doing one or more pull-ups, you should be careful to learn proper form and movement so as to avoid injury. Common pull-up mistakes to avoid include: Stretching your neck to get your chin above the bar instead of using your ...
Push-ups are a full-body exercise that works your shoulders, chest, core, glutes, low back, and triceps. Here, a trainer explains how to do a proper push-up.
Push-ups are simple, but doing them perfectly isn't something you can rush. Even if you consider yourself a push-up pro, take some time to brush up on the proper form before you include them in your training. Let Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and senior...
Performing pull-ups with proper form and a full range of motion requires a considerable amount of strength. The best way to train for a specific movement is to practice that movement. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean attempting to perform the movement haphazardly. ...
Like most things in life, practice makes perfect when it comes to push-ups. “If the push-up is something you struggle with, start with the modified versions and do them consistently until you noticed improved strength with good form,” suggests Liles. “If you can incorporate strength traini...