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Lever Assisted Chin-Up 101 Video Tutorial

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Lever Assisted Chin-Up
Lever Assisted Chin-Up

Exercise Synopsis

Target Muscle Group

Lats

Secondary Targets

Execution

Compound

Force Type

Pull

Required Equipment

Leverage Machine

Fitness Level

Advanced

Variations

None

Alternatives

Timer

Hour

Minute

Second

Stopwatch

00:00:00:00

Overview

The lever assisted chinup is an exercise that targets the lats. It is a of the traditional chinup, which is performed by hanging from a bar and pulling yourself up until your chin is above the bar. The lever assisted chinup makes the exercise easier by providing assistance from a lever that is attached to the bar. This allows you to focus on working your lats without having to worry about your bodyweight, To perform a lever assisted chinup, start by standing in front of the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Step back and hang from the bar with your arms extended. Engage your core and pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar. Pause for a second, then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position, The lever assisted chinup is a great exercise for building strength and size in your lats. It can also be used to improve your grip strength and shoulder stability. If you are new to the exercise, start with a light weight and gradually increase the weight as you get stronger.

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Variations

Variations of fitness exercises refer to different ways of performing a specific exercise or movement to target various muscle groups, intensities, or goals. These variations aim to challenge the body differently, prevent plateaus, and cater to individuals with varying fitness levels.

Alternatives

Alternative exercises in fitness refer to different movements or activities that target similar muscle groups or serve the same training purpose as the primary exercise. These alternative exercises can be used as substitutes when the original exercise is unavailable or challenging to perform due to various reasons such as equipment limitations, injuries, or personal preferences.

EQUIPMENT

Barbell

EXECUTION

Compound

FITNESS LEVEL

Intermediate

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