Weighted Pull-Ups / Pullups
How to Do Weighted Pull-Ups / Pullups
- Carefully secure a weight belt around your hips. Stand below a pull-up bar. Reach up and secure your overhand grip. Brace your core.
- Begin the movement by pulling with your lat / middle back muscles to bring your body towards the bar.
- Once your chest nears the bar, pause to feel the contraction in your back then slowly lower yourself to the starting position. Do not lock out your elbows.
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Weighted Pull-Ups / Pullups Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Weighted Pull-Ups / Pullups targets middle back / lats and also works biceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: full gym.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Rope climb, dumbbell incline bench rows and seated side / chair leans. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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