UPPER-BODY MOVEMENTS

In our Strength Training System, most exercises that are being considered for a specific program will be placed into one of three general movement categories. Upper Body Movements involve rotation of the shoulder joint, elbow flexion and extension. These exercises will increase strength of the chest, upper back, traps, shoulder region, and arms. Typically, the movement patterns are either pulling or pushing in either a vertical or horizontal plane dependent upon body position.

LOW ROW EXERCISES

Low Row Exercises are a movement that primarily targets the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and trapezius, by pulling a weight towards your lower abdomen.  They can be performed seated, bent over or kneeling, using a cable machine, barbell, dumbbells or body weight depending on the variation chosen. 

Bent-Over Row: Sled / Single Arm

You’ll need either a push or speed sled and a TRX Strap or rope with handle

• Additional weight added to the sled will depend on the training surface and weight of sled
• Choose a weight that allows you to maintain proper form. Don’t make this a truck pull.
• Focus on maintaining proper athletic posture throughout the exercise.
• Begin in an athletic stance, facing the sled, feet shoulder width apart
• Back up until the rope is tight with full arm extension
• Starting with an overhand grip, row the handle to your stomach. As you row, rotate your hand to the neutral position.
• Maintain a flat back, hinging at the hips throughout the movement
• Head in neutral position, chin tucked
• Do not let your elbows get behind your body at the top position
• Control the pull to minimize sled momentum
• Pause for 2 sec at the top of the movement and return to starting position