Pull-ups are one of the most effective upper-body strengthening exercises you can do, but they arent without risk. Improper form, muscle overuse, or muscle weakness can all lead to discomfort, pain, ...

Of any calisthenics exercise, pull-ups are the most difficult to perform and see improvements without significant time and effort. Your pulling muscles (biceps, latissimus dorsi, rear deltoids, ...

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 ...