Cable Push Pull

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Instructions Preparation Stand between high and low pulleys, facing low pulley. Place one foot back and grasp high pulley stirrup from behind with the hand on the same side as the rear foot. Position stirrup to side of chest and grasp low pulley stirrup with opposite hand (same side as forward foot) with arm extended straight. Face low pulley with hips turned out approximately 45 degrees. Execution Pull low pulley stirrup back to side of ribcage while pushing high pulley stirrup forward until arm is extended, allowing torso to rotate to opposite side. Return Return to starting position and repeat. Comments Reposition to opposite posture and continue.

Classification  Utility: Power  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Push & Pull Force (Articulation) Dynamic Hip Internal Rotation External Rotation Spine Rotation Pushing Arm (side) Shoulder Flexion Transverse Flexion Scapula & Clavicle Protraction Elbow Extension Pulling Arm (forward) Shoulder Extension Transverse Extension Scapula & Clavicle Retraction Elbow Flexion