Weighted Chin-up

The Weighted Chin-up primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Triceps (Long Head). It is a none compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A none compound pull exercise targeting the Latissimus Dorsi.

EquipmentNone
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi
SecondaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Step up and grasp bar with underhand shoulder width grip. Execution: Pull body up until elbows are to sides. Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: Added weight can be placed on dip belt or dumbbell can be placed between ankles. Also seeChin-upwithout added weight.

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