Weighted Pull-up

Weighted Pull-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Secure a weight belt around your waist and attach the desired weight
  • 2Reach up and grab the pull-up bar with palms facing away from you
  • 3Pull yourself upward until your chin is above the bar
  • 4Lower yourself back down in a controlled motion to the start position
  • 5Repeat the movement for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your body straight and avoid swinging or jerking
  • Focus on pulling your shoulder blades down and back during the pull
  • Avoid dropping too quickly on the lowering phase
  • Breathe out while contracting your muscles (pulling up), and breathe in when lowering back down

Weighted Pull-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs