Self-assisted Pull-up
Preparation
Stand facing fixed horizontal bar at neck height. Grasp bar with underhand grip shoulder width. Position feet forward on floor, slightly in front of bar.
Workout Step
- Step-1Lower body under bar until arms and shoulders are fully extended
- Step-2If necessary, use minimal assistance of lower body to control descent, allowing knees and hips to bend, keeping flat on floor
- Step-3Pull body up until elbows are to sides, again with minimal assistance from lower body
- Step-4Repeat.