Exercise Comparison
Band Assisted Pull-Up vs Side-Lying Floor Stretch
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Band Assisted Pull-Up
Choke the band around the center of the pullup bar. You can use different bands to provide varying levels of assistance.
Pull the end of the band down, and place one bent knee into the loop, ensuring it won't slip out. Take a medium to wide grip on the bar. This will be your starting position.
Pull yourself upward by contracting the lats as you flex the elbow. The elbow should be driven to your side. Pull to the front, attempting to get your chin over the bar. Avoid swinging or jerking movements.
After a brief pause, return to the starting position.
Side-Lying Floor Stretch
First lie on your left side, bending your left knee in front of you to stabilize your torso (use your abdominal muscles as well to hold you upright).
Straighten your right leg and rest the right foot on the floor behind your left. Straighten your right arm over your head and gently pull on your right wrist to stretch the entire right side of the body. Switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the lats. Band Assisted Pull-Up is a beginner exercise using other, while Side-Lying Floor Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Band Assisted Pull-Up if you have access to other, or Side-Lying Floor Stretch if you prefer none.