Strength

Assisted Pull Up

Machine Pull Up is a perfect beginners exercise to increase upper body strength and stability, primarily targeting back and arm muscles. Ideal for those unable to do traditional pull-ups, it boosts strength, endurance, and stability.
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Assisted Pull Up instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Find a machine pull up machine at your gym and adjust the weight to a suitable level. The heavier the weight, the easier the pull up.
2
Stand on the foot platform and hold onto the bars, keeping your hands a little wider than shoulder-width part.
3
Take your feet off of the platform and let your body hang. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
4
Pull your body up until your chin is level with the machine handles. Keep your chest high and your shoulders down.
5
Slowly release and lower your body back down to the starting position. Repeat this movement for the recommended number of reps.
Find a machine pull up machine at your gym and adjust the weight to a suitable level. The heavier the weight, the easier the pull up.
Stand on the foot platform and hold onto the bars, keeping your hands a little wider than shoulder-width part.
Take your feet off of the platform and let your body hang. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
Pull your body up until your chin is level with the machine handles. Keep your chest high and your shoulders down.
Slowly release and lower your body back down to the starting position. Repeat this movement for the recommended number of reps.
Equipment needed
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Bench
Bosu
Box
Cables
Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
Pull-Up Bar
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Muscles used
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Strength distributions
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