Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Pull-up with Bent Knee between Chairs.
The Pull-up with Bent Knee between Chairs is a bodyweight lat and upper-back exercise performed by pulling your chest up to a bar or support set across two chairs, with knees bent to reduce the load. It serves as an accessible introduction to vertical pulling for those building toward full pull-ups.
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The Pull-up with Bent Knee between Chairs is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.