Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Pull |
Instructions
Preparation
Lay on back under fixed horizontal bar. Grasp bar with wide overhand grip. Place back of heels on elevated surface.
Execution
Keeping body straight, pull body up to bar. Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward. Repeat.
Comments
Fixed bar should be just high enough to allow arm to fully extend. Placing back of heels on elevated surface is optional. This exercise is typically performed without added resistance, although additional weight can be placed on belly or pelvis. Partner can add and remove weight, and keep weight from sliding off belly. Resistance can be reduced by raising bar and positioning heels on floor. See Gravity Vectors for greater understanding of body angle influences resistance. Also known as Body Row or Supine Row.
Easier
Resistance can be reduced by placing feet on floor.
Harder
This exercise is typically performed without added resistance, although additional weight can be placed on belly or pelvis.
