Can't Do a Pullup? These 7 Exercises Will Get You There

The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles ...
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A Beginner’s Pull-Up Progression Plan So You Can Nail Your Very First One

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The 10 best CrossFit exercises for beginners, according to two professional CrossFit trainers

CrossFit isn't an expert-only routine as even beginners can do things like barbell deadlifts or burpees and get a good ...
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5 Pull-Up Bar Ab Exercises to Sculpt a Strong Core

Doing hanging ab exercises on a pull-up bar can build core strength and definition while mixing up your traditional floor-based ab routine.
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More Women Are Training For The Pull-Up Than Ever Before—Here's Why You Should Too

In the ever-evolving world of fitness, women are constantly breaking barriers and redefining strength. And today, many women seem to be more interested than ever in tackling one of the toughest feats ...

The major differences between chin-ups and pull-ups — and what muscles are worked for each exercise

Because of the differences in grip, chin-ups mainly work muscles in the front of your body, whereas pull-ups focus on the ...
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Strengthen Your Chest Muscles (And Nail Your Pull-Up) With These Exercises

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...
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These are my go-to resistance band exercises for beginners (and they really work)

Are you a beginner interested in trying resistance bands? Utilize these seven exercises for a full-body workout. The post ...