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Assisted Pull Ups
Band or machine assisted pull ups. Builds the lat and upper back strength that controls the club and protects the shoulders.
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Why it matters for golf
The lats and upper back link the arms to the trunk. Strong pulling muscles help control the club in transition and hold posture through the downswing. Assistance lets golfers train the full range while they build toward strict reps.
Coaching cues
- Start from a full hang.
- Pull the elbows down to the ribs.
- Chin over the bar without reaching.
- Lower under control, no dropping.
Common faults
- Letting the assistance do all the work.
- Cutting the range short at the top or bottom.