Exercise

Weighted Pull Ups

Also known as: weighted pullups, pull ups with weight belt, weighted chinups

Weighted Pull Ups — position 1Weighted Pull Ups — position 2

Weighted Pull Ups is a compound exercise for the lats. Main target: upper lats. Also works: biceps short head, forearm flexors and middle back. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Attach a weight to a dip belt and secure it around your waist. Grab the pull-up bar with the palms of your hands facing forward. For a medium grip, your hands should be spaced at shoulder width. Both arms should be extended in front of you holding the bar at the chosen grip.
  2. You'll want to bring your torso back about 30 degrees while creating a curvature in your lower back and sticking your chest out. This will be your starting position.
  3. Now, exhale and pull your torso up until your head is above your hands. Concentrate on squeezing yourshoulder blades back and down as you reach the top contracted position.
  4. After a brief moment at the top contracted position, inhale and slowly lower your torso back to the starting position with your arms extended and your lats fully stretched.

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London Bridges
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Weighted Chin-Up
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Alternatives with other equipment

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
Cable
Upper lats
Band Assisted Pull-Up
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Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover
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Rocky Pull-Ups/Pulldowns
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One-Arm Machine High Row
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Catch and Overhead Throw
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