Weighted Pull Ups

Weighted Pull Ups — Start position
Start position
Weighted Pull Ups — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Other
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • lats
  • biceps
  • middle back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Attach a weight to a dip belt and secure it around your waist. Grab the pull-up bar with the palms of your hands facing forward. For a medium grip, your hands should be spaced at shoulder width. Both arms should be extended in front of you holding the bar at the chosen grip.

  2. You'll want to bring your torso back about 30 degrees while creating a curvature in your lower back and sticking your chest out. This will be your starting position.

  3. Now, exhale and pull your torso up until your head is above your hands. Concentrate on squeezing yourshoulder blades back and down as you reach the top contracted position.

  4. After a brief moment at the top contracted position, inhale and slowly lower your torso back to the starting position with your arms extended and your lats fully stretched.

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