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.

Variations

This exercise doesn't have any variations

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