Why use this aid rather than a standard strength training band?
A standard elastic band runs between the legs and restricts movement from the face or crotch. This aid works differently thanks to its two anchor points and the platform under the feet. At its highest setting, it helps beginners to complete their first pull-ups. At its lowest setting, it provides the little bit of extra help that intermediate athletes need to complete pull-ups they can’t manage on their own.
Is this pull-up assist compatible with my pull-up bar?
The aid can be fitted to all chin-up bars, whether they are wall-mounted (ref. 338633, 8385106), fitted to a door frame (ref. (8584559) or fitted into a weight training rack.
What precautions should be taken when using the pull-up assist?
The band will support up to 130 kg. Before each use, check that the carabiners are securely fastened to the strap and that the product is firmly attached to the bar. Practise in a clear space with no objects on the floor, so you can step out of the elastic band safely.
Safety instructions and maximum weight
The band will support up to 130 kg.
Do your pull-up in a nice, clear space: to get out of the elastic, you want to make sure there's no clutter on the ground, for example.
Always check that the product is properly attached before getting on it. Check, for example, that the snap hooks are fully grabbing the strap.
To use this product, you need... a bar!
You can choose a wall-mounted pull-up bar: 8385106) or a screw-free door-mounted bar (ref: 8584559).
The pull-up assistant is also compatible with a weight training rack: 8766092 or 8616805)
Tips from our coach for beginning pull-ups 2/2
To make faster progress, supplement your pull-ups with:
- 1-arm rows (lumberjack) 3×10/side (2 rep margin)
- Hammer grip bicep curls with dumbbells 3×12 (1 rep margin)
How do you fit the pull-up assist to a chin-up bar?
Thread each end of the elastic band around the bar, then clip the carabiners into the strap loops provided for this purpose. Next, place one foot on the platform, adjust the resistance by pulling on the side straps, then grip the bar and place your second foot. Installation takes a few minutes and requires no tools.
How do I adjust the resistance level on this elastic band?
Once you have placed your feet on the platform, adjust the two side straps to increase or decrease the resistance. The shorter the band, the more it'll help you. Markings on the sides allow you to identify your level and track your progress from one session to the next. At its lowest setting, the assistance is equivalent to 45 kg. At its longest, it drops to 5 kg.
How can I improve my pull-ups with this training aid?
Start with a high level of assistance and reduce it as the sessions progress. A simple programme to get you started:
- 2×2 pull-ups with minimal assistance,
- 2×5 with moderate assistance,
- 2×8 with significant assistance.
From one session to the next, add one repetition per set. Once you’ve mastered that level, reduce the assistance and start again. Your ultimate goal: pull-ups without assistance.
Tips from our coach for beginning pull-ups 1/2
Start with the following series:
- Pull-ups with as little help as possible from the elastic 2×2
- Pull-ups with a bit more help 2×5
- Pull-ups with a lot of help 2×8
Keep a one-rep margin for each exercise.
Between workouts, keep the same levels of assistance, and increase by one rep per level:
2×3 2×6 2×9 etc.
Once that is comfortable, start again with the initial sequence (2×2 2 x 4 2×6) but reducing the levels of assistance, until you can successfully do pull-ups without help.
