Weighted Pull-Up
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Equipment
Weighted pull-ups build upper body strength by adding resistance to the traditional pull-up. This exercise enhances muscle development in the back and arms, offering increased muscle endurance and functional strength. It's effective for advanced fitness enthusiasts aiming to progress from bodyweight exercises.
How to do it
- Secure a weight belt around your waist with an appropriate weight.
- Grip the pull-up bar with hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing forward.
- Engage your core and pull your body upward until your chin is over the bar.
- Lower yourself in a controlled manner until your arms are fully extended.
- Repeat for desired repetitions, maintaining form throughout.
Muscles worked
Primary Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Biceps Brachii Rhomboids Teres Major
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