Pull-Up (Assisted)
In the assist machine, where the counterweight carries a set share of the bodyweight.
How to do it
Setup
Knees or feet on the assist pad, overhand grip a little wider than shoulders, arms long.
Steps
- Start the pull from the shoulder blades.
- Chin over the bar, elbows to the ribs.
- Lower all the way to long arms.
Common mistakes
Too much assist forever: reduce it a plate at a time; the goal is the bar. Kipping off the pad: strict, quiet reps. Cutting the bottom: full hang builds the strength you came for.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
