Exercise Videos
Lats
Self Assisted Pull Up
By FITTR
0 min read
PT0S
16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
The Self-Assisted Pull-up works the Latissimus dorsi: the largest upper back muscle. Stand facing a fixed horizontal bar. Grasp the bar with underhand grip and shoulder width. Take assistance by positioning your knees on a moving leg rest.
Method
Step 1
Now, holding the bar tight, exhale and pull yourself up by bending your arms
Step 2
Hold for a second
Step 3
Inhale and lower your body under the bar until your arms and shoulders are fully extended
Step 4
Return to the starting position
Step 5
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
