Machine-assisted Pull-up (open-centered bar)
The Machine-assisted Pull-up (open-centered bar) primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower) and stabilizer support from the Triceps (Long Head). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound pull exercise targeting the Latissimus Dorsi.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Vertical Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Latissimus Dorsi |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Step up and grasp bar with wide overhand grip. Kneel on padded platform and lower body down with arm extended. Execution: Pull body up until neck reaches height of hands. Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: See suggestedmount and dismount. Some assisted machines require you tostand on bar. If no assisted machine is used, assist as needed by allowing training partner to pull feet up behind legs or push self up with legs on elevation. Range of motion will decrease if grip istoo wide.
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