assisted standing chin-up
assisted standing chin-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the machine to your desired assistance level.
Step 2
Stand on the foot platform and grip the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 3
Keep your chest up and shoulders back, engage your core, and slightly bend your knees.
Step 4
Pull your body up by flexing your elbows and driving your elbows down towards your sides.
Step 5
Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
Step 6
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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