Pull-ups are impressive, which means that for many athletes, they're aspirational. If you can't do one, odds are you'd like to. If you can, maybe you're gunning for the single-arm or weighted ...

Brad and Mike demonstrate how to do pull-ups for beginners or those over 50 years of age.

Pull-ups are a key strength exercise but can be challenging for beginners. To build upper body and core strength for more pull-ups, try variations.

Pull-ups are a key strength exercise but can be challenging for beginners. To build upper body and core strength for more pull-ups, try variations.

As part of the Women's Health Ultimate Pull-Up Plan, trainer Tina Tang, CPT, and Heather Milton, CSCS, of NYU Langone delve into how to do a pull-up for women.

Alison Brie and Jessica Biel are showing off the L-sit chin-up. Here's how to do one with good form, and how much strength it requires.

Being able to do a pull-up is a common fitness goal but which muscles do pull-ups work and why are they so difficult?