Thrust T-rod with one hand in the slope
  • Muscle group: Middle back
  • Type of exercises: Basic
  • Additional muscles: Biceps, lower back, the trapezius, Broadest muscle of back
  • Type of exercise: Power
  • Equipment: Rod
  • Level of difficulty: Beginner
Тяга Т-штанги одной рукой в наклоне Тяга Т-штанги одной рукой в наклоне
Тяга Т-штанги одной рукой в наклоне Тяга Т-штанги одной рукой в наклоне

Pull the T-rod with one hand in the slope — technique of the exercise:

  1. Load an Olympic barbell with one hand the desired weight. Make sure that its other end will remain stationary, place it in a corner or fix something from the top.
  2. Lean forward, bending at the waist until your upper body will be almost parallel to the floor. Slightly bend your knees.
  3. Grab the neck with one hand immediately below the discs, a second hand rest on the knee, as shown in the figure. This will be your initial position.
  4. On the exhale, pull the rod on itself, keeping the elbow close to the torso (in order to achieve maximum efficiency and load for the back) until the wheels will not touch your chest. At the end of the movement, squeeze the back muscles and hold this position for a few seconds. Tip: avoid movement of the trunk, it should remain motionless, only the hand.
  5. On the inhale slowly lower the barbell to the starting position. Tip: do not let the rod touch the discs floor. For the proper amplitude of motion, use small discs.
  6. Complete the required number of repetitions, then change arms.

Variations: you can also perform this exercise using a rope bottom block.

T-bar exercises for back exercises with barbell
  • Muscle group: Middle back
  • Type of exercises: Basic
  • Additional muscles: Biceps, lower back, the trapezius, Broadest muscle of back
  • Type of exercise: Power
  • Equipment: Rod
  • Level of difficulty: Beginner

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