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Band-assisted pull-up

Pull-up barBandBeginner

How to

  1. 1

    Loop the band over the bar and pull it through itself so it holds tight.

  2. 2

    From a chair, put one knee or foot into the loop and grab the bar overhand.

  3. 3

    Pull your shoulder blades down and pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar.

  4. 4

    Lower yourself slowly and under control to straight arms.

Tips

A thicker band gives more help. Move to thinner bands until you don't need one at all.

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