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Assisted Standing Chin-up

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleLats EquipmentLeverage Machine

Step by step

  1. Adjust the machine to your desired assistance level.
  2. Stand on the foot platform and grip the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your chest up and shoulders back, engage your core, and slightly bend your knees.
  4. Pull your body up by flexing your elbows and driving your elbows down towards your sides.
  5. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lats (primary)BicepsForearms

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