The Gazette

Build a Better You: Know the difference between a pull-up and a chin-up

Both pull-ups and chin-ups work back muscles, but each works different muscles and uses a different grip. Knowing the ...

Want to improve your pull-ups? Fitness expert shares 10 upper body exercises to build strength

Struggling to do pull-ups or looking to get stronger? A fitness expert shares 10 simple upper-body exercises to help you ...
The New York Times

100 Push-Ups and 50 Pull-Ups in Under 10 Minutes. What Could Go Wrong?

Fitness experts caution against jumping into a difficult routine suggested by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth. By Calum Marsh Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenged Pete Hegseth to a test ...
Everyday Health

How Many Pull-Ups Can the Average Person Do?

While there are no established averages, there are still ideas around what different pull-up routines look like based on your ability level. Pull-ups are an exercise traditionally used to measure ...
The New York Times

For Some, Return of Presidential Fitness Test Revives Painful Memories

Generations of Americans who struggled to complete a pull-up in front of their classmates winced as President Trump announced that he was reinstating the annual assessment. By Michael Levenson Ivory ...