Assisted Pull-up

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Instructions:

  • 1Position yourself on the pull-up machine with your knees on the pad
  • 2Grab the pull-up bar with a shoulder-width grip
  • 3Lower your body in a controlled manner until your arms are fully extended
  • 4Pull yourself up until your chin is just above the bar
  • 5Lower yourself back down slowly

Tips:

  • Try to pull your body up using your back muscles, not just your arms
  • Don't use your lower body to help pull you up
  • Keep your body straight and avoid swinging
  • Exhale as you pull yourself up

Assisted Pull-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs