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assisted standing pull-up

assisted standing pull-up exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: lats. Equipment: leverage machine.

assisted standing pull-up exercise demonstration
Target muscle
lats
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
leverage machine

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  1. Adjust the machine to your desired weight and height settings.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Engage your lats and biceps, and pull yourself up towards the handles.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your back muscles.
  6. Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.