Resistance Band Assisted Single-Arm Pull-Up
The one-arm pull-up with the free hand holding a loop band that hangs from the bar; the band takes part of the load off the working arm.
How to do it
Setup
One hand on the bar overhand, the other gripping a loop band that hangs from the bar beside it, arm straight, body quiet.
Steps
- Pull with the bar arm, the band hand helping as little as it can.
- Rise until the chin reaches the working hand.
- Lower slowly to a full hang; switch arms after the set.
Common mistakes
Pulling mostly with the band arm: the bar arm works; the band only helps. Body spinning away from the bar: brace the trunk and keep the chest facing it. A band so strong nothing is left for the arm: step down to a lighter one.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
