How to perform Leverage Machine T Bar Row with proper form
Starting Position
- Adjust Seat Height: Position the seat so that your chest is comfortably against the pad.
- Select Weight: Choose an appropriate weight for your level.
- Grip Handles: Use a neutral grip on the handles, arms extended but not locked.
Execution
- Engage Core: Tighten your core to stabilize your body.
- Pull:
- Initiate the movement by driving your elbows back.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you pull the handles towards your torso.
- Maintain Posture: Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Pause: Hold for a moment when the handles reach your waist or torso.
- Lower: Extend your arms back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Tips
- Breathing: Exhale while pulling and inhale as you lower the weight.
- Control Movement: Avoid using momentum; maintain a steady pace throughout the exercise.
- Range of Motion: Ensure to achieve a full range of motion without compromising form.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the Back: Keep your spine neutral throughout the movement.
- Overextending Arms: Don’t lock out your elbows at the full extension.
- Not Engaging the Core: Ensure the core is engaged to support your back.
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Chest Fly, Cable
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Target: Chest
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Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Shoulders
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Target: Chest
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Target: Chest
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Target: Chest
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Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
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Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
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