Assisted Pull-Up – Supinated Grip

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

MET 4.5 Lats Biceps Guided Machine

Assisted Pull-Up – Supinated Grip is a Guided Machine exercise that primarily targets the Lats, with secondary activation of the Biceps. 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 – Supinated Grip

A vertical pulling movement using a machine, with palms facing toward you. This grip places more emphasis on the biceps while still heavily engaging the lats.


💡 Instructions:


  • Set the desired assistance weight on the machine.

  • Grab the handles with palms facing you (supinated grip), hands shoulder-width apart.

  • Step onto the platform or knee pad and fully extend your arms.

  • Pull your chest toward the handles by driving your elbows down and back.

  • Slowly return to the starting position with control.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Using momentum or swinging

  • Not extending arms fully at the bottom

  • Shrugging shoulders or rounding upper back

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Muscles Worked by Assisted Pull-Up – Supinated Grip

Primary Lats
Secondary
Biceps

Equipment

  • Guided Machine

Calories Burned Doing Assisted Pull-Up – Supinated Grip

Calorie Calculator

MET 4.5
Estimated burn
158 calories

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

Quick Facts: Assisted Pull-Up – Supinated Grip

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

FAQ: Assisted Pull-Up – Supinated Grip

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

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

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

A vertical pulling movement using a machine, with palms facing toward you. This grip places more emphasis on the biceps while still heavily engaging the...

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

Assisted Pull-Up – Supinated 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 – Supinated Grip?

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

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

Assisted Pull-Up – Supinated Grip strengthens the Lats, engages the Biceps.

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

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

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

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

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