Exercise the right way - seated pulley rows
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises,
mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle
building program. Sometimes we take things for granted,
especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that
constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes
involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help
beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving
on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps
more experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults
that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the
better.
In this article we'll take a close look at Seated Pulley Rows.
MUSCLES TARGETED: latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids, erector
spinae
STARTING POSITION
Grasp the handle with palms facing inward.
Straighten arms, sit on padding and place feet on the floor
rests.
Maintain slightly bent knees.
Lean forward with head but keep back straight.
EXERCISE TECHNIQUE
Bring the torso to an erect position whilst pulling handle
towards the abdomen.
Arch the back slightly and keep the elbows close to the torso.
Return to the starting position.
repeat this movement until the intended number of repetitions
have been completed.
OTHER EXERCISES WORTH CONSIDERING
Another exercise worth considering is the T-Bar Row (additionally
targets biceps brachialis but not trapezius muscles).
Richard Mitchell is the creator of the
www.bodybuildingadvisor.com
website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all
levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Exercises
to learn more about the issues covered in this article.
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