Weighted Neutral-grip Pull-up
Muscle Groups: Lats
Weighted Neutral-grip Pull-up focuses on Lats, with Biceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Neutral-grip Pull-up with proper form and technique.
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Attach a weight plate to a dip belt around your waist, or secure it between your feet.
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Grab a neutral-grip pull-up bar with your palms facing each other, hands shoulder-width apart.
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Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended, shoulders relaxed, and feet off the ground.
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Engage your lats and pull your chest towards the bar, leading with your chest.
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Continue pulling until your chin clears the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position with controlled movement.
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Fully extend your arms at the bottom, returning to a dead hang before the next repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Neutral-grip Pull-up primarily targets Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Neutral-grip Pull-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Neutral-grip Pull-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
