Band Assisted Pull-Up

Works the lats.

Primary muscles
Lats
Secondary muscles
Abs, Forearms, Middle back
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
Compound

How to do it

  1. Choke the band around the center of the pullup bar. You can use different bands to provide varying levels of assistance.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. After a brief pause, return to the starting position.

Track it

Log every set in Pensum. It keeps your best sets and estimates your one-rep max as you go. Estimate your 1RM now.

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