Weighted Wide-grip Pull-up
Muscle Groups: Lats
Weighted Wide-grip Pull-up focuses on Lats, with Traps, Biceps, Forearm, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Wide-grip Pull-up with proper form and technique.
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Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with a wide grip, palms facing away from you and arms fully extended.
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Engage your core and pull your body up towards the bar until your chin is above it, keeping your shoulders back and down.
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Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position while maintaining control throughout the movement.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Wide-grip Pull-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your shoulders down to avoid straining them during the pull-up.
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Do not swing your body; use only your upper body strength to pull yourself up.
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Avoid using too much weight initially; focus on mastering the pull-up form first.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Wide-grip Pull-up primarily targets Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, 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 Wide-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 Wide-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.
