These are the muscles you use when you do pull-ups – and how to get your first rep

Here's exactly what you're working when you hit the bar to do one of the most comprehensive upper body exercises ...
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I tried pull ups for two weeks - and can't believe how challenging yet rewarding they were

Hands up if you've ever stood beneath a pull up bar and felt, in a word, intimidated? I know I can't be the only one. While I workout regularly, I've always viewed the bar with a certain amount of ...
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Nope, not pull-ups — this is the one bodyweight exercise you need to build strength and muscle in your back and biceps without weights

I love pull-ups because they are the epitome of a challenging bodyweight compound exercise, meaning they target multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously. If you can do them with just your own ...