EXERCISE PROFILE

  • MAIN MUSCLES: Back 
  • SECONDARY MUSCLES: Biceps
  • EXERCISE CATEGORY: Pulling
  • EXERCISE TYPE: Basic-(Multi-Joint) 
  • EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Barbell
  • EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner Mid-level

EXERCISE INSTRUCTION

  1. Grab it with a reverse grip shoulder-width apart.
  2. Rest your legs firmly on the floor and spread them shoulder-width apart or slightly narrower, bend your knees slightly underneath.
  3. Straighten your back and tilt the body forward. Straighten your arms down so that the bar is just below your knees.
  4. Tighten your abs statically. Direct your gaze forward.
  5. As you exhale, keeping the body motionless, pull the barbell along with the quadriceps to the lower abdomen due to the back muscles.
  6. At the endpoint of the trajectory, linger for 1-2 seconds and additionally reduce the shoulder blades of the back.
  7. Slowly and in a controlled manner, return the weight to its original position.