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Weighted One Hand Pull Up

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleLats EquipmentWeighted

Step by step

  1. Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hang from the bar with your arm fully extended and your body straight.
  3. Engage your core and pull your body up towards the bar by bending your elbow and squeezing your back muscles.
  4. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
  5. Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lats (primary)BicepsForearms

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