Pull-up
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Pull-up. Pull elbows toward your sides, raise yourself toward the bar and lower slowly without swinging.
How to do this exercise: 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.
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.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Bodyweight plus added load
Main muscles
Lats
Supporting muscles
Biceps, Upper back, Forearms
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.