Exercises / Intermediate
Weighted pull-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar, Weight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a weighted pull-up, either with a chain and discs, a weighted vest, or equivalent. Bring your chin up as you ascend and lock out completely as you descend to complete one rep.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength45
- Explosivity0
- Technique30
- Cardio5
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Weighted Fullbody Intermediate
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
26 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Weighted Upperbody Intermediate
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
26 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Weighted Legs Around The World
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
7 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Around The World With Weight Intermediate
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
5 min · 3 exercises
Intermediate
Luffy Weighted Thrust
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ External Rotators ∙ Lower Trapezius
21 min · 3 exercises
Intermediate
Disc Weighted Pull
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ External Rotators ∙ Lower Trapezius
29 min · 4 exercises
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