Assisted Pull up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Assisted Leverage Pull-up
How to: Assisted Pull up
- Adjust the weight on the machine to your appropriate level.
- Grab the handles with a shoulder-width grip.
- Brace your core and pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar.
- Lower yourself back down in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling with your arms instead of engaging your back.
- Not fully extending your arms at the bottom of the movement.
- Swinging your body to gain momentum.
Modifications
- Use a band for assistance if unable to perform the motion.
- Reduce the weight on the leverage machine for easier repetitions.
Tips
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Control your movement to maximize muscle engagement.
- Adjust the weight to match your current strength level.
Assisted Pull up Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
pull-up
latissimus dorsi
upper body
machine