Exercise
Pull Up
AdvancedAdvanced Wunda Chair exercise sitting on the pedal and lifting the entire body off the seat for exceptional core and arm strength.
Setup instructions
Sit on the Wunda Chair pedal with hands gripping the sides of the chair firmly. Place the legs either extended or crossed in front of the body. Settle the shoulders and engage the core before beginning.
Breathing cues
Exhale to lift. Inhale to lower.
Movement steps
- 1Exhale to press through the hands and lift the entire body off the pedal.
- 2Hold the suspension with the core engaged and the shoulders supporting the load.
- 3Inhale to lower back to the pedal with control.
- 4Avoid swinging the legs or collapsing into the shoulders.
- 5Repeat for the prescribed reps.
Common mistakes
Shrugging the shoulders at the top; using momentum to lift; dropping quickly on the descent; holding the breath; losing the core connection.
Safety notes
Requires advanced upper-body and core strength. Build progressively and use appropriate spring tension. Avoid with shoulder, elbow, or wrist issues.
Connections
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FAQs
Is Pull Up on Chair suitable for beginners?
No. Pull Up requires advanced core and upper-body strength. The ability to lift the entire body weight from a seated position is a high-level demand that must be built progressively.
What muscles does Pull Up work?
The triceps and shoulder stabilisers support the body on the chair sides. The deep core engages to hold the body in the suspended position, and the hip flexors maintain the leg shape.
What is Pull Up good for?
Pull Up builds exceptional upper-body and core strength in a functional vertical load. It also develops grip endurance and the wrist stability needed for advanced Pilates apparatus work.