Of all the exercises, the one with the largest mind game attached to it is the pull-up. One thing I have learned is that women and men cannot do pull-ups if they do not practice pull-ups. On the flip ...

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 ...

This article is part one of a three-part series on 20 Pull- ups for Women: 1. How to get your first pull- up (this article) 2. Getting the USMC women's maximum pull- up (eight reps) 3. Getting the ...

Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has specialized in treating athletes, specifically rock climbers, for the last decade. She is a storyteller, a mountain athlete and a ...

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 ...

Pull-ups are known to improve upper-body strength. The exercise primarily targets the latissimus dorsi, biceps, and shoulders, while also engaging the trapezius and rhomboids. Completing 25 pull-ups ...

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News that many female marines in boot camp cannot complete three pull-ups might have you wondering: Why do women find the exercise so difficult? This week, the Associated Press confirmed that the ...