Weighted Muscle Up
Also known as: Weighted Muscle-Up, Weighted Bar Muscle-Up, Weighted Muscle-Ups, Loaded Muscle-Up, Muscle-Up with Weight, Belt Muscle-Up
Variation of: Muscle-Up
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Master strict unweighted muscle-ups first, then add a weight belt or vest with a small load.
- Hang from the bar, pull explosively to the chest and transition over to the top of the bar.
- Press out to a straight-arm support, then lower yourself slowly back to a hang.
Cues
- Start with 2 to 5 kg and add load slowly.
- Keep the transition tight.
Common mistakes
- Adding load before the movement is clean.
- Rushing the transition and hitting the bar with the chest.
- Dropping fast from support.