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Assisted Pull-up Machine
Difficulty: intermediate
Primary Muscles: Lats, Back
Secondary Muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, Core
📝 How to Use
- 1.Set assistance weight (more weight = easier)
- 2.Step or kneel on assistance platform
- 3.Grip bar slightly wider than shoulders
- 4.Pull yourself up until chin clears bar
- 5.Lower with control back to starting position
- 6.Repeat for desired reps
✅ Form Tips
- •Keep core engaged throughout
- •Don't swing or use momentum
- •Full range of motion - arms fully extended at bottom
- •Focus on pulling elbows down, not just hands up
- •Gradually decrease assistance weight over time
❌ Common Mistakes
- •Using too little assistance (can't complete reps)
- •Kipping or swinging body
- •Not achieving full range of motion
- •Shrugging shoulders at top
🔄 Alternative Machines
If this machine is busy, try these alternatives: