Strength

Machine Assisted Chin Up

The Machine Assisted Chin-Up strengthens the upper body, targeting biceps and back muscles. Ideal for beginners, this exercise boosts arm, shoulder, and back strength and stability by using a machine assist to pull oneself up.

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Machine Assisted Chin Up instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Approach the chin-up machine and adjust the weight to suit your strength level.

2

Step or kneel onto the padded support, gripping the bars above with an underhand grip.

3

Let your body lower down until you are in a full hang. This is your start position.

4

Pull your body up towards the bars, aiming to get your chin over or level with them.

5

Lower yourself back down in a controlled manner and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Approach the chin-up machine and adjust the weight to suit your strength level.

Step or kneel onto the padded support, gripping the bars above with an underhand grip.

Let your body lower down until you are in a full hang. This is your start position.

Pull your body up towards the bars, aiming to get your chin over or level with them.

Lower yourself back down in a controlled manner and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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Back

Front

Strength distributions

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