How to do it
Keep your chest lifted toward the bar throughout each repetition.
- 1
Kneel on the assistance pad and grasp the pull-up bar with a wide grip.
- 2
Pull your body up until your elbows are at 90 degrees or your chin is above the bar.
- 3
Lower yourself back down slowly to the starting position.
Expert tip
Focus on pulling with your lats and avoid using momentum to get the most from the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the wrists under the bar
- ✕Swinging the legs during the pull
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders up mid-rep