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Description

Rowing with body weight on chairs with an underhand grip is an exercise to train the latissimus. The pulling movement is similar to rowing with a close grip. The exercise can be performed at home without equipment.
Exercise

Rowing

On chairs + bar with underhand grip
Type: Bilateral Rest: 150s Equipment: Körpergewicht

Tutorial

  1. 1
    Position two chairs 1-1.5m next to each other so that their backs are facing each other. Place a stable pole on the backrests of the chairs and secure it with a rope if necessary. Position an elevation (box) in front of the chairs.
  2. 2
    Sit on the floor between the chairs and grasp the bar with a shoulder-width underhand grip (palms facing you). Place your legs on the box. Build tension in your entire body and lift your buttocks off the floor. Your body should now be in a horizontal line. This is your starting position.
  3. 3
    Pull yourself up slowly and in a controlled manner until your chest is against the bar and your elbows are against your body. Breathe out as you do so.
  4. 4
    Slowly lower yourself back down until your arms are stretched and you are back in the starting position. Breathe in as you do so.
  5. 5
    One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.
Tip
Before starting the exercise, check that the structure is stable enough. Make sure that your back remains straight throughout the exercise. When lowering, go down until your shoulders come forward and your back muscles are slightly stretched. When pulling up, go all the way up.
If the exercise becomes too easy for you, you can strap on a rucksack and fill it with books etc.

Muscle groups

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

Equipment

  • Body weight

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