Assisted Parallel Close-Grip Pull-Up
The pull-up in the counterweight machine on its close parallel handles, palms facing each other; the counterweight carries part of the bodyweight.
How to do it
Setup
Kneeling on the assist pad, hands on the close parallel handles, palms facing each other, arms long.
Steps
- Draw the shoulder blades down to start the pull.
- Pull until the hands are level with the chin, elbows tight to the sides.
- Lower to long arms and let the pad rise with you.
Common mistakes
Setting more assistance than you need: reduce it until the last reps are hard. Leaning back off the pad: kneel upright under the handles. Stopping halfway down: full reach every rep.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
