Thrust rod in the slope

Thrust rod in the slope — technique of the exercise:

1. Take the rod bronirovanii grip (palms facing down), bend your knees slightly and lean forward, as shown in the figure. Keep your back straight. Head raised. The Griffon should be in front of you in outstretched perpendicular to the body and floor hands. This will be your initial position.
2. Keep your body still, exhale and pull the bar towards yourself by bending your elbows. Keep the elbows close to the torso, the weight must be held by the forearms. At the end of the movement, squeeze the back muscles and hold this position for a few seconds.
3. On the inhale slowly lower the barbell to the starting position.
4. Complete the required number of repetitions.

Caution: avoid this exercise if you have back problems or lower back. Watch carefully that the back was arched lower back throughout the whole exercise, otherwise you can injure your back. If you have doubts about the chosen weight, it is better to take less than more weight.

Variations: you can also perform this exercise using spinaroonie grip (palms facing you).

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