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Originally Posted by Regorium
Why is this? I would've thought it was exactly the same.
(I say this because I don't have a weight belt and been putting 40lbs in a backpack to do weighted pullups)
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It's more of a problem for beginners trying to transition to weighted pull-ups as adding weight without being ready for it can really screw up your form and then back/shoulders/whatever. If you put the backpack on the front side it probably won't be so hard on your back however. I really recommend spending the $20 or whatever it is to get a dip belt so the weight is not on one particular side but evenly underneath.
I know nobody asked this, but also play around with the variations of pull-ups. Wide grip, narrow grip, chin up, towel, muscle up, whatever. They all activate different muscles and are awesome for functional strength.