How to Do Strict Pull-Ups and Dips: The Rep Standard

Most people count reps that don’t count. This article breaks down the three criteria for a clean ring pull-up and ring dip — full range of motion, controlled tempo, and zero momentum — plus two mobility drills that make the standard physically accessible.

Pull Ups and Dips: The Two Exercises Everyone Should Master

Pull ups and dips are the foundation of real upper-body strength in calisthenics. This article explains why mastering 10 perfect reps matters, how these exercises reveal weak links, and why they build the strength that supports advanced skills like muscle-ups and planche work.