Partner-Assisted Pull-Up
The pull-up with the knees bent and a partner behind holding the feet, pushing up only as much as needed to finish each rep.
How to do it
Setup
Hang with an overhand grip a little wider than the shoulders, knees bent, a partner behind you holding your feet.
Steps
- Pull as hard as you can while the partner lifts only what is missing.
- Bring the chin over the bar.
- Lower slowly while the partner lets the feet go down with you.
Common mistakes
Partner doing the lifting: they help only where you stall. Pushing off the partner's hands with the legs: the legs stay relaxed and bent. Dropping from the top: lower under control.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
