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Band Assisted Pull Up
Machine · Vertical Pull · Compound
Lats BicepsRhomboidsRear Deltoid Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Lats
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps, Rhomboids, Rear Deltoid
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Vertical Pull (Pull force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 10-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Loop a resistance band around the pull-up bar and place one foot or knee into it.
- Grab the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Hang with arms fully extended, engaging your core.
- Pull your body up until your chin clears the bar, using the band for assistance.
- PT Cue: Keep your core tight throughout the movement.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Band Assisted Pull Up. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Pull-Up | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Lateral Pulldown with V Bar | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Neutral Grip Wide Pulldown | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown on Floor | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Rear Pulldown | Cable swap | Cable |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.