Select the weight to assist you, then grip the straight handles and position your knees slightly in front of your chest.
Lower yourself down until your arms are almost fully extended.
Pull up bending your elbows towards your hips until your chin is aligned with the hands, then repeat.
Common Mistakes
Using momentum too much on the way up or down.
Having your chest far in front of your knees.
Not lowering yourself fully to the point where the arms are almost fully extended.
Where you should 'feel it':
Primary Muscles:
Lats, Biceps
Secondary Muscles
Shoulders, Abs
(0:00) Select the weight to assist you on performing a chin up, remember that the weight you select will subtract from your own body weight, making the exercise easier.
(0:09) Step up the platforms and with your palms facing inwards grab the straight handles.
(0:15)Position your knees slightly in front of your chest then slowly lower yourself until your arms are almost fully extended.
(0:22) Pull yourself up by bending your elbows towards your hips. Pull up until your chin is aligned with your hands, then slowly lower yourself down back to the starting position.
(0:36) Keep your shoulders back and down for the whole movement and maintain a straight back by activating your core.
(0:42) Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions then slowly step down off the padding.
(0:49) When performing the exercise avoid using any momentum on the way up or dropping yourself down.