Assisted Wide Grip Chin-up

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Instructions Preparation Step up and grasp bar with wide overhand grip. Step down onto assistance lever or platform. Execution Pull body up until the chin is just above the bar. Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments If no assisted machine is used, assist as needed by allowing training partner to pull feet up behind legs or push self up with legs on elevation. Range of motion will be compromised if grip is too wide.

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Pull Muscles Target Latissimus Dorsi Synergists Brachialis Brachioradialis Biceps Brachii Teres Major Deltoid, Posterior Infraspinatus Teres Minor Rhomboids Levator Scapulae Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, Lower Pectoralis Minor Dynamic Stabilizers Triceps, Long Head