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Weighted Close Grip Chin-up On Dip Cage

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Lats accessibility Back
Biceps Forearms

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Weighted

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

pull

Weighted Close Grip Chin-up On Dip Cage is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using weighted, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Forearms.

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Stand in front of the dip cage and grab the parallel bars with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.

2

Hang from the bars with your arms fully extended, feet off the ground, and body straight.

3

Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bars, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

4

Continue pulling until your chin is above the bars, then pause for a moment.

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Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

warning Common Mistakes

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Losing tension in the core or lower back partway through the movement — because Weighted Close Grip Chin-up On Dip Cage loads multiple joints at once, a small breakdown in bracing at the hips or spine compounds through the whole chain.

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Rounding the upper back or shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears at the start of the pull instead of initiating with the target muscle.

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Skipping a warm-up set at lighter load/intensity — even "beginner" exercises benefit from a rehearsal set to groove the movement pattern before working sets.

person Who Should Do This Exercise

Weighted Close Grip Chin-up On Dip Cage is classified as a Beginner strength exercise, so beginners and anyone new to training Back can perform this exercise safely with light load or bodyweight while learning the movement pattern. It fits well in programs focused on strength training and pairs naturally with other Back movements in a balanced routine.

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