How to do it
Pause for one second at the top with your chin clearing the handles.
- 1
Adjust the suspension straps to allow for a self-assisted pull-up with your feet on the ground.
- 2
Grip the handles and hang with your arms extended, feet flat on the ground.
- 3
Pull your body up while assisting with your legs as little as possible.
- 4
Aim to get your chin above the handles.
- 5
Lower yourself back down with control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Use your legs for assistance as needed, but aim to progressively decrease the assistance to increase muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling with the arms instead of the lats
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Kipping with the hips to gain height