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Band-Assisted Pull-Up

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Lats
Also works
Biceps
Equipment
Pull-up bar, resistance bands

How to do it

  1. Loop a band over the bar and put one knee or foot in the loop.
  2. Hang with straight arms, then pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar.
  3. Lower slowly back to straight arms — don’t let the band fling you up.

Common mistakes

Know what to lift next

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