Suspended Self-assisted Pull-up

The Suspended Self-assisted Pull-up primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Triceps (Long Head). It is a suspension compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

A suspension compound pull exercise targeting the Latissimus Dorsi.

EquipmentSuspension
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand facing suspension handles placed at neck height. Grasp handles and position feet forward on floor, slightly in front of handles. Execution: Lower body under handles until arms and shoulders are fully extended. If necessary, use minimal assistance of lower body to control descent, allowing knees and hips to bend, keeping flat on floor. Pull body up until chin is just above handles, again with minimal assistance from legs. Repeat. Comments: If lower body is used for assistance,HipandKneeExtensors muscles are utilized.Back extensorsmay be activated minimally as stabilizer through spine. Range of motion will be compromised if handles aretoo wideapart.

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