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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Attach a weight plate to a dip belt around your waist, or wear a weighted vest.
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Stand beneath a pull-up bar and grasp it with an overhand grip, significantly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Hang freely with your arms fully extended and your body straight, engaging your core.
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Initiate the movement by pulling your shoulder blades down and back, then pull your body upwards towards the bar.
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Continue pulling until your chin clears the bar, focusing on squeezing your lats.
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Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms.
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.
