Muscle Groups
- Back
- Biceps
Purposes
- Back strength.
- Arm strength.
- Coordination.
Overview
The assisted pull-up can be performed by people of all ability levels. It is on outstanding exercise for strengthening the large muscles of the back.
Description
- Kneel or stand on the leg padding.
- Grab the handles at slightly wider than shoulder width.
- Tighten the shoulder muscles before pulling.
- Pull yourself up until your ears are as high as your hands.
- Let your body drop under control to the starting position.
- Repeat.
Mistakes
- Pulling the shoulders at the beginning of the movement.
