Pull Up (Band) demonstration

Pull Up (Band)

Learn how to do the Pull Up (Band) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This resistance band movement primarily targets back, including lats.

How to Perform Pull Up (Band)

  1. 1

    Loop a resistance band over a pull-up bar and place one foot or both knees in the band.

  2. 2

    Grab the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and hang with your arms fully extended.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Pull yourself up by driving your elbows down until your chin clears the bar, squeezing your lats at the top and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions