Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pull-up

noun
/ˈpʊl.ʌp/
Definition
A pull-up is an exercise that involves pulling oneself up by the arms to lift the body toward a bar positioned overhead.
Examples
  • She performed ten pull-ups in a row at the gym.
  • After the strenuous workout, he couldn’t do another pull-up.
  • Before starting the exercise, make sure you can reach the pull-up bar.
Meaning
The term can also refer to a type of clothing or the action of coming to a halt.
Synonyms
  • chin-up
  • exercise
  • upper body workout