I thought pull-ups were beyond me until I tried this exercise that also improved my grip and back strength

Pull-ups are hard. Really hard. I can barely manage one rep, and if I do, it’s usually one of those swingy, messy attempts ...
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'How I did my first chin-up at 56 - exact exercises and how I progressed'

I never considered myself a gym person. Cardio was my go-to. As a New Yorker and mother of three, I considered myself aerobically fit - regularly doing cycling classes, tennis, long runs and dog walks ...