Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip

Learn how to do Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

MET 4.5 Lats BicepsForearms Guided Machine

Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip is a Guided Machine exercise that primarily targets the Lats, with secondary activation of the Biceps, Forearms. It has a MET value of 4.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 158 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip

A vertical pulling exercise using a neutral grip (palms facing each other), ideal for beginners. It targets the lats and arms with joint-friendly mechanics.


💡 Instructions:


  • Grab the parallel handles with a neutral grip, palms facing each other.

  • Kneel or step onto the platform of the assisted pull-up machine.

  • Keep your chest up and shoulders down and back.

  • Pull yourself up by driving the elbows down until your chin clears the handles.

  • Lower yourself with control to full arm extension without collapsing.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Shrugging the shoulders during the pull

  • Incomplete range of motion (not going all the way down)

  • Using momentum or swinging

  • Not engaging the core

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Muscles Worked by Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip

Primary Lats
Secondary
BicepsForearms

Equipment

  • Guided Machine

Calories Burned Doing Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip

Calorie Calculator

MET 4.5
Estimated burn
158 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip

Type
Guided Machine exercise
Primary muscle
Lats
Secondary muscles
Biceps, Forearms
MET value
4.5
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 158 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip

What muscles does Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip work?

Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip primarily targets the Lats, with secondary engagement of the Biceps, Forearms.

How do you do Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip correctly?

A vertical pulling exercise using a neutral grip (palms facing each other), ideal for beginners. It targets the lats and arms with joint-friendly...

Is Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip good for beginners?

Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip has a MET value of 4.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip?

Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip requires: Guided Machine.

What are the benefits of Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip?

Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip strengthens the Lats, engages the Biceps and Forearms.

What exercises are similar to Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip?

Similar exercises to Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip include Barbell Bent Over Row, Dumbbell Bent Over Row, High Row – Machine, High Row – Pronated Grip Machine.

Is Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip better than Barbell Bent Over Row?

Both Assisted Pull-Up – Neutral Grip and Barbell Bent Over Row target the Lats. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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