Negative Pull-Up

Q: What muscles does Negative Pull-Up work?

Negative Pull-Up primarily trains Back, Biceps and Forearms. LIFTAG tags each set to those muscle groups so weekly volume and body-part splits stay honest.

Q: Which gym machines can I use for Negative Pull-Up?

Negative Pull-Up is mapped to Functional Zone (Bodyweight & Core) in the LIFTAG catalog. At a partner gym the tag on those machines opens this exercise with setup notes ready to log.

Compound · Weight × reps · Time

Use a box or safe step to begin with the chin above a secure bar; do not jump blindly into position. The negative pull-up emphasizes eccentric work by the back, biceps, forearms, and grip and can help build capacity for full pull-ups. Stop when descent speed can no longer be controlled, and use assistance rather than dropping from the bar.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Negative Pull-Up.

FOUND ON THESE MACHINES

Functional Zone (Bodyweight & Core)

HOW TO DO NEGATIVE PULL-UP

Grip firmly, brace the trunk, and take full body weight before removing the feet.
Lower as slowly and evenly as possible until the elbows are straight and the shoulders reach a comfortable hang, then step back up for the next repetition.
Keep the volume modest because slow eccentrics can cause substantial soreness.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I log Negative Pull-Up in LIFTAG?

Open Negative Pull-Up in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps · time. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

What muscles does Negative Pull-Up work?

Which gym machines can I use for Negative Pull-Up?