Weighted Pull Ups

Think pullups are tough? Try doing them with a honey barrel strapped to your waist! Weighted pullups are for bears who've mastered their bodyweight and are ready to climb higher with added resistance and power.

Instructions

1. Secure weight using a dip belt, weighted vest, or hold a dumbbell between your legs.
2. Grip the pullup bar with hands shoulder-width apart and palms facing away.
3. Hang with arms extended and engage your core.
4. Pull yourself up until your chin is over the bar.
5. Lower with control back to full extension and repeat.

Benefits

• Increases upper-body strength and muscle mass.
• Challenges grip, core, and scapular stability.
• Scalable progression from bodyweight pullups.
• Excellent for athletes and strength training.

Key Points

• Use a secure method for adding weight.
• Engage your lats and core to initiate the pull.
• Avoid swinging or using momentum.
• Lower slowly for maximum strength benefit.

Common Mistakes

• Using momentum or swinging legs.
• Not achieving full range of motion.
• Allowing shoulders to shrug at the top.
• Using unstable or unsafe weighted setups.