pull ups

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It could involve kettle bells, dumbbells, walking lunges, pull ups, squatting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

He “reached up … to grab a crossbar and do multiple pull ups while his staff filmed.”

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2024

Nasirinia’s programming incorporates a lot of bodybuilding and accessory work such as dips, pull ups and overhead shoulder presses.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2016

While we don't suggest holding it up to a chainsaw, if you really want to use it for pull ups then go for it.

From The Verge • May 22, 2016

Instead of eeking out sets of pull ups or pumping free weights, you shimmy up trees and hurl boulders.

From Time • Jan. 18, 2013