Back Exercises
Bent Over Row
Muscles worked:
Latissimus dorsi, teres major and rear deltoid, which make up the large pulling muscles of upper back. Also involves biceps group.
Position:
Standing – facing machine
Accessory:
Hand Grips
Pulleys:
Squat Pulley Frame
BeforeYou Begin:
Remove Seat and Leg Extension
Key Points:
•Do not bend neck backward or forward while raising bar.
•Do not slouch when lowering hand grips.
•Keep spine in good alignment through entire motion.
START
START
•Stand on platform. Reach down and grasp hand grips, palms facing backward.
•Let arms extend in direction of pulleys.
•Keep back flat and knees bent.
FINISH
ACTION
•Move elbows back as you bring hand grips to a point below chest.
•Slowly reverse motion. Keep knees bent and back flat.
Crossover Bent Over Row
Muscles worked:
Back portion of shoulder muscles (rear deltoids, rear part of middle deltoids).
Position:
Standing – facing machine
Accessory:
Hand Grips
Pulleys:
Squat Pulley Frame
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BeforeYou Begin:
Remove Seat and Leg Extension
Key Points:
•Do not bend neck backward or forward while raising bar.
•Do not slouch when lowering hand grips.
•Keep spine in good alignment through entire motion.
START
•Stand on platform.
•Cross arms and reach down and grasp hand grips, palms facing back.
•Let arms extend in direction of pulleys.
•Keep back flat and knees bent.
ACTION
•Move elbows back as you bring hand grips to a point below chest.
•Slowly reverse motion. Keep knees bent and back flat.
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