Few exercises command the respect of a solid set of pullups. You either have the strength to conquer them, or you don’t. It requires dedication, consistent training and, most importantly, a solid plan ...

Most advanced lifters will tell you the stronger you get, the more grip strength matters. Oftentimes, when powerlifters or Olympic lifters fail a lift, it’s not because they aren’t strong enough—but ...

The pull-up has become the ultimate fitness flex for women, who are embracing strength training. Traditional pull-ups are performed with an overhand grip, shoulder-width or wider, and engage the upper ...

"You have the grip strength of someone half your age." I'd usually take mild offense to such a statement. But given I was in a comprehensive Bupa health assessment with an exercise scientist, after ...

Straight from a powerlifter’s manual of tricks. From the outside, deadlifts are one of the most straightforward lifts around. You simply lift the weight up and put it down. Right? While that’s ...