Machine Assisted Pull-ups / Pullups
How to Do Machine Assisted Pull-ups / Pullups
- Select the correct weight to counterbalance your own before beginning. The heavier the weight, the easier it will be.
- Reach above and use an overhand grip to secure yourself as you kneel on the padded surface of the assisted machine. Tighten your core as well as your glutes.
- Lower yourself slowly. Do not lock out the elbow. Pull yourself back to the starting position but do not let the weight touch the stack. Pause and repeat.
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Machine Assisted Pull-ups / Pullups Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Machine Assisted Pull-ups / Pullups targets middle back / lats and also works biceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: full gym.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated side bends / lat stretch, standing lateral stretch and l-sit pull ups / pull-ups. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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