latsband

band assisted pull-up

band assisted pull-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Attach the band to a pull-up bar or sturdy anchor point.

Step 2. Step onto the band and grip the bar with your palms facing away from you, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 3. Hang with your arms fully extended, keeping your core engaged and your shoulders down and back.

Step 4. Pull your body up towards the bar by squeezing your shoulder blades together and driving your elbows down towards your hips.

Step 5. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

lats

Secondary muscles

bicepsforearms

Primary body parts

back

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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