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Weighted Pull Up

A compound upper body exercise that targets the back, biceps, and shoulders through controlled pull-up movements with added weight, improving strength and muscle development.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Expert

Technique

Hang from a pull-up bar with arms fully extended and weight attached. Pull your body upward by engaging your back and biceps until your chin is above the bar. Lower your body back to the starting position with control.

Starting Position

Begin hanging from a pull-up bar with arms fully extended, weight attached, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with arms fully extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Pull with your back, control the movement, engage your core, maintain form

Common Mistakes

Using momentum, not maintaining form, rushing the movement, poor grip

Progression Tips

Increase weight, add more repetitions, perform variations, or add pause at top.

Regression Tips

Use lighter weight, perform assisted pull-ups, or practice basic pull-ups first.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, elbows, or wrists. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good upper body strength and grip strength.