Assisted Pull-up (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand on the assisted pull-up machine, place your knees on the pad and grasp the handles above you.
  • 2Keep your torso upright as you pull your body up until your chin is above the bar.
  • 3Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back to the starting position.
  • 4Avoid swinging or using momentum to pull your body up.
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Focus on using your back and arm muscles to do the pulling.
  • Avoid arching your back or swinging your body to assist in the lift.
  • Control the descent to fully engage your muscles.
  • Remember to breathe as you execute the exercise: inhale as you lower your body, exhale as you pull up.

Assisted Pull-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs