Pull-up bar

Bodyweight equipment

This equipment supports bodyweight or weighted exercises. Check stability, grip and adjustment locks. Do not use an unstable bench as a step.

Exercises with this equipment

Chin-up
Lats, Biceps
How to do this exercise: Chin-upSetup · movement · load
LatsBiceps
1. Set your position
  Grip a secure bar, palms toward you for chin-ups. On the assisted machine mount safely and choose enough assistance.
2. Make the movement
  Pull elbows toward your sides, raise yourself toward the bar and lower slowly without swinging.
3. Breathe and control the pace
  Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Watch out for
Do not kick for momentum; use assistance if needed.
Understanding the load
Start with bodyweight; the load field records added weight only, not body mass.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
Hanging leg raise
Abs, Hip flexors
How to do this exercise: Hanging leg raiseSetup · movement · load
AbsHip flexors
1. Set your position
  Take a secure hang on the bar; on a captain's chair support forearms and back. Begin with bent knees.
2. Make the movement
  Bring knees toward your chest with a slight pelvic curl, then lower slowly without swinging.
3. Breathe and control the pace
  Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Watch out for
Do not kick the legs or continue when your grip is failing.
Understanding the load
Your body provides resistance. Begin with an easier variation or a shorter range that you can control.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
Pull-up
Lats
How to do this exercise: Pull-upSetup · movement · load
Lats
1. Set your position
  Grip a secure bar, palms toward you for chin-ups. On the assisted machine mount safely and choose enough assistance.
2. Make the movement
  Pull elbows toward your sides, raise yourself toward the bar and lower slowly without swinging.
3. Breathe and control the pace
  Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Watch out for
Do not kick for momentum; use assistance if needed.
Understanding the load
Start with bodyweight; the load field records added weight only, not body mass.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.