Exercises / Intermediate
Weighted australian chin ups
- Biceps
- Lats
- Lower Trapezius
- Rear Deltoid
- External Rotators
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Weight, Low bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
On a bar approximately at hip height, use a weighted vest, backpack, or similar.
Perform pull-ups with your body below the bar and a supinated grip.
You can perform them with bent or extended legs.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
Lower Trapezius
Rear Deltoid
External Rotators
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity0
- Technique10
- Cardio5
- Mobility10
Sessions
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