Exercise guide
Assisted pull-up machine
Works your lats, with help from your biceps and rear delts. Machine. Beginner friendly.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main muscleslats
Helpersbiceps and rear delts
EquipmentMachine
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 8-12 reps
Rest1 minute 30 seconds
How to do it
- Choose the counterweight: more weight makes it easier.
- Kneel or stand on the pad and grip the handles just wider than your shoulders.
- Pull your elbows down until your chin is over the bar.
- Lower for 2 seconds to straight arms. Reduce the assistance as you get stronger.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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