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.

HIGH ROW EXERCISES

High Row Exercises are rows performed in a vertical manner. These exercises predominately train the Lats and upper back, but can also benefit shoulder and chest mobility.

Chin-ups: Eccentric

• The third movement in our chin-up progression is Eccentric.
• Either by jumping up or with assistance, get into proper concentric position which is chin above and chest touching the bar throughout the entire hold.
• From there slowly, (5 sec), lower yourself down until your arms are at full extension.
• Jump back up and repeat.
• Continue until you can successfully perform 3 sets of x5 Eccentric holds with 1:30 rest between sets.