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Weighted Pull-Ups Guide

  • Exercise Type: Compound - engages and works multiple muscle groups at the same time.
  • Targeted Muscle Groups:
    • primary: Latissimus Dorsi, upper back
    • secondary: biceps, forearm
    • tertiary: trapezius
    • quaternary: shoulders

How to perform?

Weighted pull-ups are a compound exercise that primarily target the latissimus dorsi (lats) muscle of the back, as well as the biceps and forearms. This exercise involves hanging from a bar with a weight attached to a belt around your waist and pulling your body up until your chin is above the bar.

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