Weighted Pull-Up
Step by step
How to perform
- Stand beneath a pull-up bar, reach up and grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and palms facing away from you.
- Pull your body upwards until your chin is above the bar, ensuring to keep your body straight and not to swing or use momentum to get yourself up.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout.
Overview
About this exercise
The Weighted Pull-Up is a strength-building exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the back, shoulders, and arms, providing a comprehensive upper body workout. This exercise is ideal for intermediate to advanced fitness enthusiasts who seek to increase their upper body strength and muscle mass. By adding weight to the traditional pull-up, individuals can challenge their muscles more intensely, promoting greater strength gains and muscular development.
Coaching cues
Form tips
One common mistake is adding too much weight too quickly. This can lead to poor form and potential injuries. Start with just your body weight, then gradually add weight as your strength increases. This could be in the form of a weight belt, a weighted vest, or holding a dumbbell between your feet.
To get the most out of the exercise, you should use a full range of motion. This means starting from a dead hang with your arms fully extended, and pulling up until your chin
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