Chinups and pullups are two of the most effective exercises for building latissimus dorsi muscles and the overall upper body. As with any exercise or fitness program, it's important to consult a physician before engaging in these exercises.

One of the reasons people turn to boxing workouts to stay fit or to get in shape is because it can be a more interesting, stress-relieving exercise than a typical gym session, such as running on a treadmill or lifting weights.

The number of chin-ups you do really depends on your goals and workout. There's not one optimal number.

Whiplash causes neck pain and stiffness. Exercises improve your ability to move and function after whiplash.

Bodybuilding workouts usually consist of exercises for sets of six to fifteen repetitions. This back and arms workouts combines back, biceps, and triceps.

Using a chin up bar is far from the only way to target and strengthen your latissimus dorsi muscles.

Have you ever checked out a guy on the beach with that V-shaped back? You know: That broad, masculine frame with a slim, athletic waist? Or have you admired women who dare to bare their backs?

The lateral raise is a standard exercise for shoulder development. The primary muscle moved sits at the top of your shoulder.

A broken ankle takes months to heal. Use an upper-body ergometer to keep up your fitness during this time.

You might be strong, but are you muscle-up strong? This gymnastics-inspired CrossFit exercise is even harder than the pull-up and requires an insane amount of upper-body strength and core control.

In life, the best things for us are usually things we don't like: eating broccoli, flossing your teeth, and perhaps everyone’s least-favorite exercise — pull-ups.

Leaning wall pushups require little physical effort and you can do them just about anywhere. Even better, leaning wall pushups add muscle tone to your upper and lower body. You use your own body weight to perform the static exercise, and you can increase and decrease the degree of difficulty.