Assisted Pull Up

The Assisted Pull Up primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Posterior Deltoid, Trapezius (Upper) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

Perform a pull-up with assistance from the machine, which reduces the weight you pull.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Latissimus Dorsi
SecondaryBrachialis, Posterior Deltoid, Trapezius (Upper)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Adjust machine seat and pads to fit body. Sit or position body in machine. Execution: Pull body or weight upward until upper arms are at sides. Lower under control to starting position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps Brachii (Long Head).

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