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Assisted Chin Ups

Course: PHRE 3040 – Resistance Training Movement Pattern: Pull | vertical Target: Latissimus Dorsi Synergist(s): Biceps, Brachialis, Rhomboids
Exercise ID: 2310
Regressions: Lat Pulldown | Assisted Chin Ups Progressions: Chin Ups | Pull Ups

Equipment: Band
Description:
  1. Securely attach a heavy-duty band to a pull-up station, securing it around just one knee. The tension should be taut enough to pull that lower leg up. Grasp the bar with your preferred grip, and hang at full arm extension. This is your start position.
  2. Keeping your body straight, contract your biceps and lats to pull yourself up as high as you can, driving your elbows down.
  3. Slowly release to full arm extension. Repeat for the required number of repetitions and safely dismount from the apparatus.
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum | Not engaging core
Spotting:


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