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Rowing Background

Description

Rowing is a basic exercise to train the trapezius. The pulling movement in the horizontal plane should be included in every back workout. The shoulder-width MAG grip is mainly used to hit the trapezius.
Exercise

Rowing

With shoulder-width MAG Grip
Type: Bilateral Rest: 180s Equipment: Ruder-Kabelzug

Tutorial

  1. 1
    Position the cable pull at the lowest setting and attach a shoulder-width MAG grip. Sit on the bench and position your feet on the footrests.
  2. 2
    Grasp the handle with both hands in a neutral grip (palms facing inward) and keep your back upright and straight. Stick your chest out and tense your lats.
  3. 3
    Pull the handle forcefully toward your chest until your elbows are close to your body and hold the position briefly. Exhale as you do this.
  4. 4
    Slowly and carefully lower the handle forward until your arms are straight again and in the starting position. Breathe in as you do this.
  5. 5
    A repetition has thus been performed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.
Tip
Pull your shoulders down during the entire exercise by tensing your lat. Maintain tension in your core and keep your back straight. Pull your elbows towards your hips and keep them close to your body. Imagine that you are pulling your elbows into your trouser pockets. This will work your back muscles more and your biceps less.
If you lack the necessary grip strength, feel free to use pulling aids!

Muscle groups

Primary
  • Back (upper - trapezius)
Secondary
  • Biceps
  • Shoulder (posterior)
  • Back (upper - latissimus)
  • Back extensor
Tertiary

Equipment

  • Rowing cable pull

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