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Horizontal-Pull
Horizontal-Pull
Horizontal-Pull
HORIZONTAL PULL
• Primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the biceps,
lats and shoulders.
Starting Position
Grab the ends of the towel while your partner grabs the middle portion.
Procedure
Pull the towel slowly by driving your elbows straight back until your hands are by
Return the hands to the starting position with control and still against the resisting
partner.
Starting Position
Procedure
Take Note
Pull only with your arms; avoid jerking and leaning back.
You may use the inner tube of a bicycle wheel as a substitute for the resistance
band.
PROGRESSION:
The bent over row primarily works the latissimus dorsi (the large wing-like
muscles in your back), the middle and lower trapezius, the rhomboids, and the
posterior deltoids. These are the prime movers that are responsible for the
movement in the exercise.
Starting Position
Position the feet in a shoulder width stance with knees slightly bent.
Lean forward from the hip but maintain the torso at a slightly higher level
Procedure
Take Note
INVERTED ROW
Primarily target the back and shoulder muscles, such as the latissimus dorsi,
trapezius, and rear deltoids. However, the biceps and core also play a significant
role in pulling your body toward the bar.
Starting Position
Position your hands so that they are wider than shoulder width.
Keep the body straight with the heels on the floor and elbows fully extended.
Procedure
Begin by flexing the elbow, pulling the chest towards the bar:
Squeeze the shoulder blades together (i.e., retract) while performing the movement
Hold at the top of the motion before returning to the starting position.