Weight Assisted Pull-Up

A good exercise for those that are unable to perform a normal pull-up without assistance – don’t worry pull-ups are very hard exercises.

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A number of handgrips can be used, however most people with find that a medium or close grip is easier than a wide grip, with your palms facing towards, (biceps) being easier than palms facing away (back).

As most machine vary in there set-up, it is always worth asking a member of the gym staff correct use of the machine, however as a general guideline, the more weight you have added to the machine, the easier the exercise, as the weight is counter balanced against your own bodyweight.

You may decide to adopt a kneeling or standing position on the footplate, however always aim to keep the exercise smooth, relying on lifting yourself up from a straight arm position, to one where your arms are bent, hands inline with your shoulders, using the muscles of your upper-body, rather than any swinging motion.

Lower down under control, aiming to have your arms almost straight prior to repeating again. Focus on working your muscles through a complete range of movement, rather than lowering only a little whilst keeping your arms bent.