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Assisted Pull-Up Machine

Machine-assisted overhand pull-up reducing bodyweight demand while preserving the vertical pulling pattern.

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Exercise overview

Training details

LatsBicepsForearmsUpper Back

Equipment

Multi Gym

Sets × reps

3 × 10

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Select the assistance weight and set the knee or foot platform on the assisted pull-up machine.
  2. 02Take the overhead handles and step or kneel onto the platform with the arms fully extended.
  3. 03Set the shoulders down and pull the elbows toward the ribs to raise the chest toward the handles.
  4. 04Bring the chin near handle height without swinging or kicking the legs.
  5. 05Lower under control until the arms are straight again, letting the pad assist only as needed.

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