In order to learn how to do chin-ups, you should add resistance band-assisted chin-ups to your plan. Here's why.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine suggests using a resistance band or an assisted machine if you’re just starting out ...

Band Assisted Pull-up x 9-15 Reps. Finally, finish by looping your band around the bar, stepping into the other end and hanging from the bar (A).

Shay Mitchell's assisted pull-ups with a resistance band are a great way to learn how to do the real thing. Here's how to work them into your own routine.

And if you use a resistance band for a little extra boost, you will find yourself flying up towards that bar with ease – it can be the perfect stepping stone towards full pull-ups. Assisted pull ...

Trainer Laura Salcedo demonstrates the starting position for the band assisted pull-up at Mountains Edge CrossFit in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013.

In addition to assisted pullups, you can do the following exercises. They’re suitable for people new to this exercise and don’t require any equipment. Partial pullups ...

For a band-assisted pull-up, loop a long resistance band across the bar near your feet to create a cushion to hold your feet. This gives you a little boost as you do the pull-up.