How to do the Assisted Standing Chin-up
Assisted Standing Chin-up is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using leverage machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Forearms.
Assisted Standing Chin-up demonstration · © GymiaFit
Assisted Standing Chin-up at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Lats
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps, Forearms
- Equipment
- Leverage Machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Assisted Standing Chin-up step by step
- 1Adjust the machine to your desired assistance level.
- 2Stand on the foot platform and grip the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3Keep your chest up and shoulders back, engage your core, and slightly bend your knees.
- 4Pull your body up by flexing your elbows and driving your elbows down towards your sides.
- 5Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
- 6Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Assisted Standing Chin-up — questions
What muscles does the Assisted Standing Chin-up work?
The Assisted Standing Chin-up primarily targets the Lats. It also recruits the Biceps, Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Assisted Standing Chin-up?
You need leverage machine. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Assisted Standing Chin-up suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Assisted Standing Chin-up?
Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up, Assisted Pull-up, Assisted Standing Pull-up train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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