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Assisted Pull Ups

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Pull-Up Training

Zero to 10 Pull-Ups in 30 Days: Beginner's Guide and Workout Plan

A 4-week pull-up program with specific exercises, sets, reps, and progression for going from zero pull-ups to your first 10. Includes dead hangs, negatives, band-assisted work, and inverted rows.

10 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Kipping vs. Strict Pull-Ups: Pros, Cons, and When to Use Each

Read our comprehensive guide on kipping vs. strict pull-ups: pros, cons, and when to use each.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Weighted Pull-Ups: How to Progress and Build Massive Back Strength

Weighted pull-ups are a phenomenal exercise for building massive back strength and enhancing your overall upper-body power. They not only target your lats but also engage your biceps, shoulders, and core.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Muscle-Ups: The Ultimate Upper Body Exercise - How to Train and Achieve Your First

Read our comprehensive guide on muscle-ups: the ultimate upper body exercise - how to train and achieve your first.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Towel Pull-Ups: Grip Strength and Back Development Combined

Read our comprehensive guide on towel pull-ups: grip strength and back development combined.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

L-Sit Pull-Ups: Core Strength Meets Back Power in One Exercise

Read our comprehensive guide on l-sit pull-ups: core strength meets back power in one exercise.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

1-Hour Back and Biceps Blast: Pullups, Rows, and Curls

Read our comprehensive guide on 1-hour back and biceps blast: pullups, rows, and curls.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Workout Programs

Push Pull Legs: The 6-Day Split for Maximum Growth

The PPL split is the gold standard for serious lifters. Here is a complete 6-day program with exercise selection, progression, and periodization.

14 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Training Techniques

Face Pulls: The Most Important Exercise You Are Not Doing

If your shoulders hurt and your posture sucks, face pulls are probably the single best exercise you can add to your routine.

7 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Push-Up Workouts

100 Push-Ups a Day: 30-Day Challenge Results

We did 100 push-ups every day for 30 days. Here are the real results.

8 min·Sam·Oct 5, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Pull-Up vs. Chin-Up: Which is Better for Back and Bicep Development?

Read our comprehensive guide on pull-up vs. chin-up: which is better for back and bicep development?.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

How to Do Your First Pull-Up: Step-by-Step Progressive Training Plan

Read our comprehensive guide on how to do your first pull-up: step-by-step progressive training plan.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Pull-Up Grip Guide: Wide, Narrow, Neutral, and Their Effects on Muscle Activation

Read our comprehensive guide on pull-up grip guide: wide, narrow, neutral, and their effects on muscle activation.

1 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Strength Training

7-Day Full-Body Fitness Plan for Strength and Conditioning

A structured 7-day training split with RPE-based intensity, specific warmups, and honest talk about recovery demands. Built for intermediates with 6+ months of training experience.

9 min·Jeff·Oct 3, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

Push-Ups vs. Bench Press: Which is More Effective for Chest Growth?

Read our comprehensive guide on push-ups vs. bench press: which is more effective for chest growth?.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

Handstand Push-Ups: Mastering the Advanced Shoulder and Core Exercise

Read our comprehensive guide on handstand push-ups: mastering the advanced shoulder and core exercise.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

Diamond Push-Ups: Technique, Benefits, and Variations

Read our comprehensive guide on diamond push-ups: technique, benefits, and variations.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

The Perfect Push-Up Form: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Push-ups are a fundamental exercise for building upper body strength, but achieving the perfect push-up form can be challenging. In this article, we will explore common mistakes and how to fix them to ensure you get the most out of this powerful bodyweight exercise.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

Push-Up Challenge: 200 Push-Ups a Day for 30 Days - What Happens?

Read our comprehensive guide on push-up challenge: 200 push-ups a day for 30 days - what happens?.

1 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

The Ultimate Pull-Up Program: From Beginner to 20 Consecutive Reps

Read our comprehensive guide on the ultimate pull-up program: from beginner to 20 consecutive reps.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Pull-Up Alternatives: 15 Exercises for Back Strength Without a Bar

Read our comprehensive guide on pull-up alternatives: 15 exercises for back strength without a bar.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

Plyometric Push-Ups: Explosive Power Training for Upper Body

Explore the world of plyometric push-ups in this detailed guide that covers everything from the basics of execution to advanced techniques and benefits for explosive strength development.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Pull-Up Bar Exercises: Full Body Workout Using Just a Bar

Read our comprehensive guide on pull-up bar exercises: full body workout using just a bar.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Rock Climbing and Pull-Up Strength: How They Complement Each Other

Discover how pull-up strength can revolutionize your rock climbing performance. Learn the best exercises and techniques to build power and endurance on the wall.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Push-Pull-Up Superset Workout: Maximizing Upper Body Gains in Minimal Time

Revolutionize your strength training with push-pull-up supersets. Discover how this efficient workout method builds muscle, saves time & boosts results.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

How Push-Ups Transform Your Body: Before and After Results

What actually happens to your chest, arms, and shoulders after 30 days of push-ups? Here are the realistic results, backed by research.

9 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Pull-Up Assistance Bands: How to Use Them Effectively for Progression

Read our comprehensive guide on pull-up assistance bands: how to use them effectively for progression.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

Decline Push-Ups: Targeting Upper Chest for Balanced Development

Read our comprehensive guide on decline push-ups: targeting upper chest for balanced development.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

Push-Up to Row: Combining Push and Pull for a Complete Upper Body Workout

Read our comprehensive guide on push-up to row: combining push and pull for a complete upper body workout.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Workouts

50-Minute Push/Pull Workout Using Free Weights and Machines

Read our comprehensive guide on 50-minute push/pull workout using free weights and machines.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

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