The pull-up is the epitome of true bodyweight strength. With no equipment required, it’s one of the best exercises in your arsenal to build strength and muscle in your upper back, biceps, and shoulders, not to mention you feel pretty badass whilst doing them.
That’s if you can do them. Despite its many benefits, learning how to do a pull-up isn’t easy. In fact, it’s probably the hardest bodyweight exercise out there, even more so than push-ups. While you may think people look cool doing them, it’s definitely not the be-all and end-all if you can’t. There’s also a ton of other exercises out there that target the exact same muscles to deliver the same results. These are our favourites…
