Exercises / Beginner
Elastic band assisted pull-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar, Resistance band
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Secure the elastic band to the bar.
Place your feet on it so that it exerts force upwards and helps you to complete the pull-ups correctly.
Use different thicknesses of elastic band to receive more or less assistance.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength15
- Explosivity0
- Technique10
- Cardio5
- Mobility10
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