Main muscle
Supporting
Beginner
Band-assisted pull-up
Pull-ups with a loop band taking part of your weight. The way to your first full pull-up.
- Works
- LatsBicepsMid back
- Equipment
- Resistance band + Pull-up bar
How to do it
- 1Loop the band over the bar and pull one end through the other so it's tight.
- 2Put one knee or foot in the bottom of the loop and hang with your arms straight.
- 3Pull until your chin is over the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4Lower yourself all the way down under control.
Coach's tips
- The thicker the band, the more it helps. Move to a thinner one as you get stronger.
Resistance band + Pull-up bar taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.