How to Do Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up

Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up

  1. 01Set the desired weight on the assisted machine and kneel or stand on the platform.
  2. 02Grip the parallel handles so the palms are facing each other.
  3. 03Depress the shoulder blades and pull the chest toward the handles.
  4. 04Lower the body until the arms are fully extended at the bottom to stretch the lats.
  5. 05Exhale on the upward phase and maintain a vertical torso throughout the set.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Drive the elbows down toward the ribs rather than pulling with the hands to maximize lat recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up questions

What muscles does Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up work?

Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up correctly?

Set the desired weight on the assisted machine and kneel or stand on the platform. Grip the parallel handles so the palms are facing each other. Depress the shoulder blades and pull the chest toward the handles. Lower the body until the arms are fully extended at the bottom to stretch the lats. Exhale on the upward phase and maintain a vertical torso throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up?

Drive the elbows down toward the ribs rather than pulling with the hands to maximize lat recruitment.

Is Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up suitable for beginners?

Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up?

No. Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull Up is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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