Unleash Your Back: Train Every Layer for Size, Strength & Structure

In the NFL, we used to refer to the muscles we could see as "Show Muscles" and the ones we couldn't as "Go Muscles." Training ...

The major differences between chin-ups and pull-ups — and what muscles are worked for each exercise

Because of the differences in grip, chin-ups mainly work muscles in the front of your body, whereas pull-ups focus on the ...

Push vs. Pull: Why Doing Sets of Both Exercises Is the Best Way to Make Gains

Pull exercises are also great for echoing the movements we make day to day. “Pull exercises enhance the strength of the back, ...
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How Many Pull-Ups Per Day Lead to Visible Muscles?

Muscle building, V-shaped back, more upper body power: Those who approach pull-up training with discipline and regularity can see visible effects in three to six months. A fitness coach explains ...

Breathing for better strength: How your breath affects muscle engagement, stability and power

How you breathe during strength training directly affects muscle engagement, core stability and power output. Dana Santas explains in the last of this five-part series.