Exercises / Intermediate
Weighted muscle up
- Triceps
- Biceps
- Lats
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Pull up bar, Weight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a weighted muscle up, either with chains and plates, weighted vest or equivalent.
Adjust the weight so that it is demanding but without overdoing it.
Fully extend the arms down and lock them at the end of the top to complete the repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Biceps
Lats
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength65
- Explosivity30
- Technique55
- Cardio10
- Mobility40
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