Lats · Other

Weighted Pull Ups

A compound movement that trains your lats. Your biceps and middle back help out.

Weighted Pull Ups, starting positionWeighted Pull Ups, end position

Muscles you'll work

Weighted Pull Ups muscles worked, front viewWeighted Pull Ups muscles worked, back view
LatsPrimaryBiceps · Middle BackSecondary

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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EquipmentOther
TypeCompound
Push or pullPull
LevelIntermediate

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