Weighted Pull-up
Muscle Groups: Lats, Traps
Weighted Pull-up focuses on Lats, Traps, with Biceps, Forearm, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Pull-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and a weight attached to your waist or held between your feet.
- 2
Engage your back muscles and pull your body upwards, driving your elbows down towards your hips.
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Continue pulling until your chin clears the bar, keeping your core tight and body stable.
- 4
Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position with controlled movement, fully extending your arms.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Pull-up primarily targets Lats, Traps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Forearm, Shoulders . 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 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 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.
