Band Assisted Pull-up
A vertical pulling exercise using a resistance band for assistance to build pull-up strength in the lats, biceps, and upper back.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Loop the band securely over a pull-up bar and place one foot or knee into the bottom of the band.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width with your palms facing away from you.
- Hang with straight arms, tighten your midsection, and pull your shoulders down away from your ears.
- Pull yourself up by driving your elbows down and back until your chin clears the bar.
- Lower yourself with control until your arms are straight again, keeping tension through your torso.
Form cues
- Drive elbows to hips
- Keep ribs down
- Shoulders away from ears
- Control the descent
Common mistakes
- Kicking or swinging to get up
- Shrugging shoulders up toward the ears
- Stopping short with the chin below the bar
- Dropping quickly to the bottom without control
Breathing
Inhale at the bottom before you pull, exhale as you pull up, and inhale again as you lower under control.
