Achieving a pull-up is a significant fitness milestone for many people.First one, then maybe five, 10 or more: "The ability to do pull-ups is, in my book, an impressive sign of fitness and not a given ...

There’s something so satisfying (not to mention badass) about a smooth, powerful pull-up—one that feels controlled from start to finish, no jerky movements, no swinging legs, just pure strength.

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what to read next But first, a quick anatomy lesson. Banded pulldowns (or cable pulldowns, if you have access) are a great way to mimic the 'vertical pulling' motion of pull-ups and chin-ups.

If you’ve ever watched a badass woman at the gym effortlessly crank out multiple pull-ups and thought, I could never do that—think again. You absolutely can, and Women’s Health is here to ...