Adding some additional load to your bodyweight for a few sets will make bodyweight pull-ups feel easy. And if you train regularly with weighted pull-ups, the additional strength you accumulate will likely increase your bodyweight pull-up strength as well – leading to a new personal best. So, if you have access to a weight belt or a weight vest (or even a sturdy backpack will suffice), then one of the best ways to increase your pull-up strength is with some weighted pull-ups.
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