Exercise Lab

Assisted Pull-Up

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Equipment

  • Dip/Chin Assist

Muscle Groups

  • Back
  • Biceps

Purposes

  • Back strength.
  • Arm strength.
  • Coordination.

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Description

  • Kneel or stand on the leg padding.
  • Grab the handles at slightly wider than shoulder width.
  • Tighten the shoulder muscles before pulling.
  • Pull yourself up until your ears are as high as your hands.
  • Let your body drop under control to the starting position.
  • Repeat.

ProTip

  • Using a wide grip activates the latissimus.

Mistakes

  • Pulling the shoulders at the beginning of the movement.