Pull-up (noun)

An exercise in which one pulls oneself up to a bar or other horizontal object, typically using only one's arms, with the aim of strengthening the upper body.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from pull + up.

Examples:

1. The pull-up is one of the best exercises for building upper body strength.
2. She was proud of herself for being able to do 10 pull-ups in a row.
3. The pull-up bar was a staple in his home gym, and he did them every morning.
4. He had trouble with pull-ups because he lacked upper body strength.
5. She incorporated pull-ups into her workout routine to work on her upper body.