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
