How many pushups can you do?

Okolo over at Team in Training asked, “How many pushups can you do?” I love pushups so much because they work so many muscles, and because after you master the basic pushup (can do about 50 without stopping) there are lots of variations to keep it...

Workout Tip: Negative Pullups

Earlier this week I explained how to do pullups using a pullup bar. But what do you do if you are not strong enough to do a pullup yet, and you do not have a machine to assist you? You can do what is known as a negative pullup. To do a negative pullup, put a step near...

How To: Pullups

How to perform a pullup with an animated image showing the move. Click on the picture to see the full sized animation. Grab a pullup bar (or a handy tree branch…) in an overhand grip. Your hands should be located right around or slightly outside shoulder width....