Assisted pull-up
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Assisted pull-up. Pull elbows toward your sides, raise yourself toward the bar and lower slowly without swinging.
How to do this exercise: Assisted pull-upSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Grip a secure bar, palms toward you for chin-ups. On the assisted machine mount safely and choose enough assistance.
- Make the movement
Pull elbows toward your sides, raise yourself toward the bar and lower slowly without swinging.
- 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.
Do not kick for momentum; use assistance if needed.
This number means machine ASSISTANCE. A higher number makes the exercise easier; a lower number gives less help.
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.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Assistance
Main muscles
Lats
Supporting muscles
Biceps, Upper back
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Grip a secure bar, palms toward you for chin-ups. On the assisted machine mount safely and choose enough assistance.
- Pull elbows toward your sides, raise yourself toward the bar and lower slowly without swinging.
Common mistakes
- Do not kick for momentum; use assistance if needed.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.
Alternatives and variations
- Pull-up – Harder option