Weighted Suspended Chin-up
Muscle Groups: Biceps, Lats
Weighted Suspended Chin-up focuses on Biceps, Lats, with Traps, Forearm, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Suspended Chin-up with proper form and technique.
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Start by hanging from a suspension trainer with palms facing you and your arms fully extended. Keep your body straight and engage your core.
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Pull yourself up by bending your elbows, lifting your chin above the handles of the suspension trainer. Focus on using your biceps and lats to drive the movement.
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Lower yourself back down in a controlled manner until your arms are straight again. Maintain tension in your muscles throughout the movement.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Suspended Chin-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Avoid swinging or using momentum; keep your movement slow and controlled.
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Ensure your shoulders are down and away from your ears to prevent strain.
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Keep your body in a straight line; avoid arching your back during the pull-up.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Suspended Chin-up primarily targets Biceps, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, 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 Suspended Chin-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Suspended Chin-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.
