
Band Assisted Pull-Up
Choke a band around the bar, hook one bent knee in the loop, and take a medium-to-wide grip. Pull up with the elbows driving to your sides, without swinging.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
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- Muscles
- 7
Form sequence
01 · setup
Choke the band around the center of the pullup bar. You can use different bands to provide varying levels of assistance.
02 · start
Pull the end of the band down, and place one bent knee into the loop, ensuring it won't slip out. Take a medium to wide grip on the bar. This will be your starting position.
03 · pull · Key step
Pull yourself upward by contracting the lats as you flex the elbow. The elbow should be driven to your side. Pull to the front, attempting to get your chin over the bar. Avoid swinging or jerking movements.
04 · return
After a brief pause, return to the starting position.
What's working
3D
- Latissimus Dorsi
Primary · 93 exercises
- Rectus Abdominis
Secondary · 152 exercises
- Wrist & Finger Flexors
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Wrist & Finger Extensors
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Brachioradialis
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Rhomboids
Secondary · 99 exercises
- Middle Trapezius
Secondary · 164 exercises
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