The pull-up is a phenomenal exercise for building upper-body strength and muscle, but they’re hard—horrendously hard. So hard, in fact, that most people will tap out after just a couple of reps, long ...

Doing pull-ups and improving the muscles are common for gym-goers. But when it comes to tasks like lat pulldowns, it gets confusing. Numerous questions come to mind. And the most frequent one is that ...

When it comes to the back, the lats are the undoubted hero. Providing that coveted v-taper lifters continue to seek in the gym; the lats help to elevate a physique by adding extra size and definition.

Latissimus Dorsi has a pet name, of course: lat. Lat is one of the widest muscles in your body, and it’s at your back, spreading down your spine. Pull-ups, chin-ups, lat pulldowns, and swimming are ...

A special thanks to Seth Payne for demonstrating the exercises in this installation of the Fitness Corner. Seth just finished his Monday workout the day after the Titans game and was willing to take ...

I often receive questions from people who are trying to substitute pull-ups with other similar exercises that work the same muscle groups. This gentleman asks: "I am always trying to add muscle and do ...