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How to do it
Weighted pull-up. Add weight belt when bodyweight is too easy. Progressive overload for pull-ups.
Muscles worked
Mainly espalda. Train it inside a balanced routine to progress safely.
Technical sheet
- Movement pattern
- Vertical pull
- Minimum level
- Advanced
- Technical demand
- Advanced
- Fatigue it generates
- Very high (1.7 out of 2.2)
- Risk if technique breaks down
- Low
- Peak tension in the stretched position
These are the values the generator uses to decide where the exercise goes within the session.
Recommended sets and reps
As a compound lift, it fits in 3–5 sets of 5–12 reps leaving 1–3 reps in reserve (RIR). Prioritize it at the start of the session, when you're fresh.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Pulling with the arms instead of starting the movement by retracting the shoulder blades and driving the elbows back.
- Using too much weight at the cost of technique and full range of motion.
- Doing reps too fast, without controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase.
Alternative exercises
More Vertical pull exercises
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Weighted pull-ups work?
Weighted pull-ups mainly works the espalda muscle group, plus synergist and stabilizer muscles depending on the variation.
How many sets of Weighted pull-ups should I do?
Between 3 and 5 sets per session, adjusting the total weekly volume for espalda to your level (about 10–20 sets per muscle per week).
Is Weighted pull-ups good for building muscle?
Yes. Combined with progressive overload, good technique and enough rest, it's an effective tool to grow espalda.
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