Pull-ups and push-ups are fundamental movements for strengthening the upper body and improving overall posture. Learn the difference between isometric and isotonic exercises, and explore if facial movements can truly lift sagging skin.
A pull-up performed without any swinging is called a dead-hang pull-up. Proponents of dead-hang pull-ups consider swinging to be a style of cheating -- swinging allows you to use momentum to help yourself up.
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The rotary torso machine, also called a torso rotation machine, targets the muscles of your core. However, if you use improper form or don't control the motion, the rotary torso machine loses its effectiveness.
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Although the names are sometimes used interchangeably, chinups and pullups are two different exercises for your back. The difference between these two exercises is minimal -- no more than a grip change -- but this simple feature affects the nature and the difficulty of the exercises.
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Also referred to as a multi-training door gym, the Gold's Gym pull-up bar is not just for doing pull-ups. It is designed for you to perform several body-weight strengthening exercises for your upper-body muscles, including muscles in your back, chest and arms.
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Pullups and dips are complimentary upper-body strength-training exercises. They work opposing body parts, which means that if you do them in the same workout, pull-ups and dips hit all the major muscles of your upper body. How often you do these two exercises depends on your program design and intensity.
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