Assisted Pull-Up
Purposes
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Back strength.
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Arm strength.
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Coordination.
Description
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Kneel or stand on the leg padding.
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Grab the handles at slightly wider than shoulder width.
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Tighten the shoulder muscles before pulling.
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Pull yourself up until your ears are as high as your hands.
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Let your body drop under control to the starting position.
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Repeat.
ProTip
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Using a wide grip activates the latissimus.
Mistakes
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Pulling the shoulders at the beginning of the movement.