Assisted pull-ups provide a unique way to enhance your upper body strength without the need for bulky gym equipment. Unlike ...

My Crunch trainer recently introduced me to the assisted pull-up machine, and it might be my new favorite exercise. The machine uses counterbalance weights, which means the higher the weight you set ...

The mechanical simplicity of this pull-string controlled most useless machine is delightful. You can see the metal gripper which is reaching up to tug on a light-fixture-style pull chain. This is how ...

If you're not familiar with gym machines, you may be more au fait with free weights, such as barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells. Praised for their versatility and do-anywhere-anytime quality, free ...