Loop Band Pull Up
Pull-up with a resistance band that helps at the bottom of the movement.
- Primary muscleBack
- Also worksBiceps
- EquipmentPull-up bar and resistance band
- TypeCompound
- MovementVertical pull
- LevelIntermediate
- Back
- Biceps
- Pull-up bar and resistance band
How to do the Loop Band Pull Up
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Tie a band to the bar and place a foot or a knee inside the loop.
- Hang with an overhand grip slightly wider than your shoulders, arms extended.
- Pull, driving your elbows down until your chin clears the bar.
- Lower in a controlled way without letting the band bounce you.
Muscles worked
Common Loop Band Pull Up mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Loop Band Pull Up, and how to fix it.
The band bounces you at the bottom and launches you upward.
Lower slowly through the last few inches and pause briefly with your arms straight before pulling up.
Your foot or knee slips out of the loop mid-set.
Place your knee or foot in the center of the loop and cross the other leg over it to lock it in.
You keep using the same thick band when you no longer need that much help.
Once you complete your reps with good form, move to a thinner band.
Alternatives to the Loop Band Pull Up
They work the back with other equipment, including options for training at home.
Sets and reps
This is how Mobbe routines program it. It appears in 1 of the 36 routines.
- Beginners3 × 5–10
- Rest1:30
| Routine | Level | Sets × reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodyweight Home 3 Days | Beginner | 3 × 5–10 | 1:30 |
Rest between sets, in minutes.
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Routines that include the Loop Band Pull Up
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Assisted Pull UpBack · Machine
Lat PulldownBack · Cable machine
Chin UpBack · Pull-up bar
TRX Inverted RowBack · Bodyweight and other
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Loop Band Pull Up work?
The Loop Band Pull Up works mainly the back. It also works the biceps.
How many sets and reps should I do?
In Mobbe routines the most common is 3 sets of 5 to 10 reps with a minute and a half of rest.
Which routines include the Loop Band Pull Up?
It appears in 1 of the 36 Mobbe routines, such as Bodyweight Home 3 Days.