Assisted Pull-Up Machine

Technique

Kneel on the machine platform after setting the desired counterweight. Grip the handles at shoulder width. Pull yourself up, squeezing your shoulder blades together, until your chin clears the handles. Lower back down under control until your arms are fully extended.

Steps

1. Set the counterweight and kneel securely on the platform
2. Grip the handles at shoulder width with your arms extended
3. Draw your shoulder blades down and brace your torso
4. Pull your body upward until your chin clears the handles
5. Lower under control until your arms are fully extended

Common mistakes

• Using momentum to swing the torso upward
• Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
• Stopping before the chin clears the handles
• Dropping quickly into the bottom position

Variations

• Wide-grip assisted pull-up
• Close-grip assisted pull-up
• Neutral-grip assisted pull-up
• Underhand-grip assisted chin-up

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