Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Weighted Chin-Up.
A chin-up performed with an underhand (supinated) grip and additional external weight attached via a dipping belt or held between the feet. The extra load intensifies recruitment of the latissimus dorsi and biceps beyond what bodyweight alone can achieve.
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The Weighted Chin-Up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.