Weighted Muscle Up (on Bar)

Learn how to do the Weighted Muscle Up (on Bar) with proper form and technique. This weighted exercise primarily targets your Lats, with secondary emphasis on Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders, Forearms.

Weighted Muscle Up (on Bar) exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Weighted Muscle Up (on Bar)

Follow these steps to perform the Weighted Muscle Up (on Bar) with correct form:

  1. 1Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Engage your core and pull your shoulder blades down and back.
  3. 3Bend your elbows and pull your chest towards the bar, keeping your body straight.
  4. 4Once your chest reaches the bar, push down with your hands and drive your elbows back, lifting your body above the bar.
  5. 5Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Weighted Muscle Up (on Bar) Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

bicepstricepsshouldersforearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
weighted
Body Part
back
Category
Extended

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