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Assisted Standing Pull-Up

Assisted Standing Pull-Up: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine.

Technique demo: Assisted Standing Pull-Up
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentmachine
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
lats, biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
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How to do it

  1. Adjust the machine to your desired weight and height settings.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Engage your lats and biceps, and pull yourself up towards the handles.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your back muscles.
  6. Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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