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Weighted Pull-Up.

Loaded pull-up adding external weight to build maximal back strength.

AdvancedPull-Up Bar, Weight Belt
Weighted Pull-Up
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
5–10
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Lats
Secondary
Biceps · Upper back
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Attach weight with a dip belt or hold a dumbbell with the feet

  2. Step 02

    Grip the bar shoulder width, palms forward

  3. Step 03

    Hang with arms fully extended

  4. Step 04

    Pull the chest toward the bar

  5. Step 05

    Lower slowly to a full hang

  6. Step 06

    Remove the load carefully after the set

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Add weight only once strict reps are easy

  • Keep the core braced to limit swing

  • Own the full range every rep