Abstract: A pulling exerciser according to one embodiment of the invention includes a chest expander having a first handle at one end, two second handles at an opposite end, and a plurality of elastic cord members detachably connected between the first handle and the second handles, a coupling belt secured to the first handle by hook and loop materials, and a transverse bar inserted through a respective loop at each of the two distal ends of the coupling belt and adapted to secure the pulling exerciser to a top or bottom door gap for enabling the user to pull the second handles to exercise the muscles of the arms.