Description

Rowing bent forward is an exercise to train the rear shoulder. The trapezius muscle is also stressed here.

Exercise

Rowing

Leaning forward (focus on rear shoulder/trapeze)

Type: Bilateral Rest: 180s Equipment: Multipresse

1

Stand shoulder-width apart at the Smith machine and hold the bar with both hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart in the overhand grip. Palms facing backwards.
2

Bend your upper body forwards by approx. 45°. Your arms and shoulders hang towards the floor and your back shoulder is stretched.
3

Pull the bar forcefully towards your chest until your elbows are next to your body and your upper arms are spread out at approx. 90° to your body. Hold the position briefly. Exhale as you do so.
4

Lower the bar slowly and in a controlled manner until your arms are stretched again and in the starting position. Breathe in as you do so.
5

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.