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Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip
Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip is a beginner compound strength exercise that works the lats (back), with the biceps and forearms assisting. It needs an assisted. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 8-12 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Lats
- Body part
- Back
- Equipment
- Assisted
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Pull
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 8-12
- Calories / min
- ≈ 6.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Middle Back · Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major
Secondary muscles
- Biceps · Biceps Brachii
- Forearms · Brachioradialis
How to do Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip
- Kneel on the platform pad of an assisted chin-up machine and grasp the handles with an overhand grip (palms facing away from you) positioned wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Begin the movement by pulling your body upward until your chin is above the bar.
- Slowly lower your body back to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout the exercise.
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body and avoid flaring them out.
- Use an appropriate level of assistance on the machine to ensure you can perform the exercise correctly.
- Exhale as you pull your body upward and inhale as you lower it back down.
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Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip FAQ
What muscles does Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip work?
Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip mainly works the lats in the back (Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major). The biceps and forearms work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip?
You need an assisted.
How many sets and reps of Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 8-12 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip good for beginners?
Yes. Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the lats.
How many calories does Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip burn?
About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Assisted Pull Up Wide Grip?
Other exercises for the lats include Pull Up Wide Grip Front View, Pull Up Normal Grip, Lat Pull Down Wide Grip and Band Pull Up.
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