April 9
Workout Challenge: 1 to 10 Pull-Ups
Want to take on a smart workout challenge? Start with the first pull-up variation and see if you can work your way to the tenth. See it here.
April 7
Pull-Ups: 3 Mistakes You're Still Making
Pull-ups are easy. Just grab the bar and pull up, right? Not quite. Here are some common mistakes that just about everyone makes – even you.
August 2
The New Big 3 for Non-Powerlifters
Unless you're a powerlifter, stop with the emphasis on bench, squats, and barbell deadlifts. There are better masters to serve. Here they are.
May 16
Tip: Negative Rep Neutral Grip Pull-Up
Struggling with pull-ups? Do negative-only reps using a neutral grip. Once you can do a single, 30-second eccentric, you'll be able to do one good pull-up.
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 28
Tip: Why You Need Low-Rep Pull-Ups
Instead of using crappy form and wrecking your elbows to get more reps, use these techniques to make the strict pull-up tougher.
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 14
The Very Best Bodyweight Exercises
Nine butt-kicking bodyweight moves that lifters and athletes need, no matter how advanced they are.
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 20
Tip: The 2-Minute Grip Strengthener
Do this simple exercise a few times per week and watch your grip strength skyrocket.
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.