Assisted Pull-Up Machine
Learn how to do Assisted Pull-Up Machine with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Assisted Pull-Up Machine 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 Machine
A classic vertical pull with palms facing away, replicating a standard pull-up. Great for building back and arm strength in a scalable way.
💡 Instructions:
Grab the wide handles with palms facing away from you (pronated grip).
Kneel or place your feet on the assisted platform.
Keep your body straight, chest up, and core tight.
Pull yourself upward until your chin is level with the bar.
Lower slowly to full extension with control.
⚠️ Common mistakes:
Arching or swinging the body
Incomplete range of motion
Letting the shoulders collapse at the bottom
Pulling with arms only (not engaging the back)
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Start Free TrialMuscles Worked by Assisted Pull-Up Machine
Equipment
- Guided Machine
Calories Burned Doing Assisted Pull-Up Machine
Calorie Calculator
MET 4.5Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Assisted Pull-Up Machine
- 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 Machine
What muscles does Assisted Pull-Up Machine work?
Assisted Pull-Up Machine primarily targets the Lats, with secondary engagement of the Biceps, Forearms.
How do you do Assisted Pull-Up Machine correctly?
A classic vertical pull with palms facing away, replicating a standard pull-up. Great for building back and arm strength in a scalable way. 💡...
Is Assisted Pull-Up Machine good for beginners?
Assisted Pull-Up Machine 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 Machine ?
Assisted Pull-Up Machine requires: Guided Machine.
What are the benefits of Assisted Pull-Up Machine ?
Assisted Pull-Up Machine strengthens the Lats, engages the Biceps and Forearms.
What exercises are similar to Assisted Pull-Up Machine ?
Similar exercises to Assisted Pull-Up Machine include Barbell Bent Over Row, Dumbbell Bent Over Row, High Row – Machine, High Row – Pronated Grip Machine.
Is Assisted Pull-Up Machine better than Barbell Bent Over Row?
Both Assisted Pull-Up Machine and Barbell Bent Over Row target the Lats. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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