# Weighted Muscle Up

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/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](https://heatsy.app/ex/muscle-up)

Body region: Back, Arms, Chest

## Equipment

- Pull-Up Bar
- Weight Belt or Vest

## Technique

1. Master strict unweighted muscle-ups first, then add a weight belt or vest with a small load.
2. Hang from the bar, pull explosively to the chest and transition over to the top of the bar.
3. 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.

## Alternatives

- [Pull-Up](https://heatsy.app/ex/pull-up)
- [Dip](https://heatsy.app/ex/dip)