Back strength is crucial to mastering pull-ups, so you’ll want to strengthen several target muscles: your latissimus dorsi, ...

Brie Larson shows off the muscles she gaining in nine months of training with a video of her pull-up abilities Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the ...

The pull-up and barbell row are two classic exercises ... “In contrast, rows target the back muscles, including the rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, and trapezius, as well as the rear deltoids ...

There is no shortage of back-building exercises, from rows to pulldowns. However, if you’re trying to master your body weight, pull-ups, and chin-ups are your best bet for getting stronger and ...

Whereas crunches specifically target your ab muscles, sit-ups activate more muscles than ... Be sure to clasp loosely, so you don't pull on your neck during the move. Slowly curl your shoulders ...

Pull-ups, lat pull-downs and bent-over rows hit ... all without bothering the major muscle groups targeted the day before. Similarly, the third ‘legs’ day completely ignores the upper body ...

Strong Women trainer Emma Obayuvana demonstrates how to strengthen your lat muscles to help you do a pull-up in this quick 10 minute workout. Pull-ups are arguably one of the toughest bodyweight ...

Discover 8 effective no-equipment exercises that build muscle and strength as efficiently as weight training. Perfect for home workouts with proven progressions.