As a trainer who has been a little lazy with pull-ups over the years, I can still be found managing a few reps before adding one of the best resistance bands or scaling using pull-up variations.

Whether you're struggling to get your first one or can't increase your reps, these trainer-approved tips will help ...

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 ...

Inhale. As you exhale, slowly curl the weights up toward your shoulders. Focus on using your biceps to pull the weights up. Don’t sway, lean forward, or arch your back as you bring them up.

Now, your big back muscles are the total focus as you pull ... then squeeze your shoulder blades to create tension. Pull the weight up to the bench. Think about driving the bar straight through ...

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