Beginner exercise

Band-Assisted Pull-Up

  • Coordination
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

Technique

How to perform Band-Assisted Pull-Up

  1. Secure a long loop band over a pull-up bar and check the attachment.
  2. Place one knee or foot in the lower loop and take an overhand grip.
  3. Begin in a controlled straight-arm hang with your shoulders active.
  4. Draw your elbows down to raise your body without kicking or swinging.
  5. Lower under control to straight arms while keeping the band aligned.
  6. Complete the repetitions before unloading and stepping out of the band.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi.

MuscleScoreRole
Latissimus Dorsi1.0Target, Mover
Biceps Brachii Long Head0.6Synergist, Mover
Biceps Brachii Short Head0.6Synergist, Mover
Brachialis0.6Mover
Teres Major0.6Mover
Trapezius0.6Mover

Calisthenics graph

Progression relationships

These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.

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