Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | 2 dumbbells |
Additional Equipment | incline bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbells and lie prone on incline bench. Hold dumbbells below shoulders and keep arms slightly flexed.Execution
Raise elbows upward by flexing rear shoulders and back. Bring shoulder blades together. Keep elbows close to torso and let forearms point down. Return, keep arms slightly flexed and repeat.Variations / Comments
While extending arms let shoulders be pulled down.
Starting Position
Ending Position
Muscles
Target | Back, General |
Synergist | Rhomboids | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Latissimus Dorsi | Deltoid, Posterior | Infraspinatus | Brachialis | Brachioradialis |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii |
Front
Rear