Assisted Pull-up

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Assisted Pull-up

Instructions

Preparation

Step up and grasp bar with an wide overhand grip. Step down onto assistance lever or platform.

Execution

Pull body up until neck reaches the height of the hands. Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat.

Comments

If no assisted machine is used, assist as needed by allowing training partner to pull feet up behind legs or push self up with legs on elevation.

Classification

 Utility: Basic
 Mechanics: Compound
 Force: Pull

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Target

Synergists

Dynamic Stabilizers

 

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