Exercises / Intermediate
Weighted supine pull-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar, Weight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Start by attaching weights to a belt or using weight discs, then grab the bar with your palms facing you.
Begin with your body completely hanging and flex your arms to pull yourself up until your chin passes the height of the bar. Return to the starting position to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio5
- Mobility15
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