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Pull-Up (Band-Assisted)

Equipment:Other
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Lats

Secondary

Abdominals, Forearms, Middle Back, Biceps

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Loop thick resistance band securely around pull-up bar.

  2. 2

    Place one knee or foot into bottom loop of band.

  3. 3

    Grip bar with overhand grip, shoulder-width or wider.

  4. 4

    Hang with arms extended, band providing upward assistance.

  5. 5

    Perform pull-up: pull chest towards bar until chin clears.

  6. 6

    Use back muscles, assisted by band.

  7. 7

    Lower back down slowly with control.

  8. 8

    Repeat. Use lighter band as strength increases.