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Resistance Band Assisted Muscle-Up
A banded calisthenics exercise combining pull-up and dip that targets lats, triceps, chest, and core to build upper body strength and transition skill; used to progress toward unassisted muscle-ups.
About Exercise
Equipment
Bands, Pull-up Bar, Rings
Difficulty
5/5 • Advanced
Primary Muscle Groups
Lats, Triceps, Biceps
Secondary Muscles
Forearms, Abs, Obliques, Lower Back
Popularity Score
5
Goals
Training Style
Setup Requirements
Requires Rack
No
Requires Bench
No
Requires Spotter
No
Space Needed
Small
Noise Level
Low
Muscle Breakdown
View Muscle MapLats
9/10Teres Major
Triceps
9/10Lateral Head, Medial Head
Biceps
8/10Long Head, Short Head
Chest
7/10Lower Chest
Shoulders
7/10Anterior Delts
Shoulders
6/10Rear Delts
Forearms
5/10Flexors
Abs
4/10Rectus Abdominis
Obliques
3/10External Obliques
Lower Back
3/10Erector Spinae
Programming
Typical Rep Range
3-8 reps
Rest Between Sets
180-240 seconds
How to Perform
Loop a resistance band securely over the pull-up bar or rings and place your feet in the band. Grip the bar with a false grip, hands slightly wider than shoulders, and hang with arms extended.
- Engage core and initiate explosive pull, driving chest toward bar in C-curve.
- Pull until chest reaches or passes bar level, getting elbows high.
- Lean forward and rotate wrists to transition elbows over bar using false grip.
- Press down through dip phase, extending arms to full lockout above bar.
- Lower controlled through dip, reverse transition, and descend to dead hang.
Coaching Tips
Form Cues
- False grip on bar
- Explode the pull
- Lean into transition
- Keep core tight
- Control the descent
Breathing
Inhale during descent, brace core, and exhale forcefully during pull and press phases.
Tempo
1-0-1
Range of Motion
From full arm extension in dead hang to full arm lockout with shoulders above hands.
Safety
Safety Notes
- Inspect band for damage before use
- Secure band attachment firmly
- Choose appropriate band thickness for form
- Avoid overstretching band beyond 2.5 times length
- Stop if shoulder or wrist pain occurs
Spotting
Spotter not typically needed; use a raised platform under feet for emergency support or mats below for falls.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows in transition
- Excessive swinging or kipping
- Gripping too wide
- Incomplete lockout
- Releasing false grip early
When to Avoid
- Acute shoulder impingement
- Wrist or elbow injuries
- Recent rotator cuff strain
Flexibility Needed
- Full shoulder flexion to 180 degrees
- Wrist extension for false grip
- Adequate thoracic mobility for transition
Build Up First
- Proficiency in pull-ups and dips
- False grip comfort
- Core stability for body control
Also known as
Banded Muscle-Up, Assisted Muscle-Up, Band-Assisted Bar Muscle-Up
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