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How to do Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up

The assisted parallel close grip pull-up is a back exercise performed on a leverage machine that helps users perform pull-ups with added support, making it easier to complete the movement and focus on form.

Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Level
Beginner
Category
Back

How to do Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up, step by step

  1. Adjust the machine to your desired weight and height.
  2. Place your hands on the parallel bars with a close grip, palms facing each other.
  3. Hang from the bars with your arms fully extended and your feet off the ground.
  4. Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bars, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bars.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up works your lats as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Track Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up in SPLYT

Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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