HOW TO GET STRONG ENOUGH TO DO A FULL PULL-UP

Many women shy away from doing pull-ups because they can't do one right away.

- DR. DANIELLE LITOFF

You must build the muscles and the form up over time to do a proper pull-up. The strength to do a pull-up comes from your shoulders and back, and for most women, even athletes, these can be harder muscles to develop. Compared to men, women have a stronger lower body than upper body. Women can be hesitant to develop their upper body strength because they think it will make them look “bulky”. In reality, pull-ups help you build strength and lean muscle mass, which in turn helps boost your metabolism and helps you lose body fat. This exercise will help you tone your upper body and lose inches in your waist since it is so core-intensive.