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Weighted Chin-up Definition

A chin-up with a weight. There are many variations in how you can add weight, for example, a weighted vest or a weight belt attached to a plate or free weight.

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Equipment needed
Pull-up bar, Any weight (e.g. dumbbell / kettlebell / plate / etc.)
Movement pattern
Vertical pull

Scaling options

Similar movements that make a workout easier (scale down) or harder (scale up).

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