The pull-up is a time-tested move that you should get good at, no matter your fitness goals. If you don’t have access to a pull-up bar, you can buy one for your home. Most pull-up bars are affordable, ...

In its simplest terms, the pull-up seems pretty basic: hang from a bar, then pull yourself up to it. It’s not complicated, but that sure doesn’t mean that it’s easy. In fact, this bodyweight, no-fancy ...

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2. Getting the USMC women's maximum pull- up (eight reps) 3. Getting the USMC male maximum (20 reps) I received one of the best email responses in more than a decade of writing articles on tactical ...