How to do it
Drive your elbows down toward your ribs as you pull up.
- 1
Kneel on the assistance pad and grasp the parallel bars with a close grip.
- 2
Pull yourself up until your chin is above the bars, keeping your body straight.
- 3
Lower yourself back down with control to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and avoid swinging to maintain proper form and muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Stopping short of the chin clearing the bars
- ✕Rounding the upper back during the pull