Weighted Pull Up
Muscles worked
- Lat
- Bicep
- Trapezius
- Forearm Flexors
- Middle Traps
- Rear Neck
- Rear Shoulder
- Forearm Extensors
- External Rotators
Equipment


Form Cues
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Secure the weight using a weight belt, weighted vest, or dumbbell between the feet — ensure it is stable before you begin
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Grip the bar with a shoulder-width pronated grip and start from a full dead hang with the weight hanging still
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Depress your shoulder blades before initiating the pull — the added weight makes it even more important to set the scapulae first
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Drive your elbows down and back to pull your chin over the bar — maintain a slight posterior lean but keep the torso rigid
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Squeeze your glutes and brace your core to prevent the weight from swinging or your body from twisting
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Lower with control over 2-3 seconds to full arm extension — never drop into the bottom position with added weight
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Add weight in small increments (1-2.5 kg) and only progress when you can complete all reps with full range of motion and perfect form
Common mistakes
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