Traction on the lower unit
  • Muscle group: Middle back
  • Type of exercises: Basic
  • Additional muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, latissimus dorsi
  • Type of exercise: Power
  • Equipment: Cable simulators
  • Level of difficulty: Beginner
Тяга на нижнем блоке Тяга на нижнем блоке
Тяга на нижнем блоке Тяга на нижнем блоке

Pull the lower unit — tech exercise:

  1. For this exercise you will need a rope bottom block attached to a V-shaped handle. The shape of the handle will allow you to use a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Sit in the simulator, press your feet into the stand, slightly bend your knees.
  2. The rotten loins and take the handle.
  3. Stretch your arms forward and lean back until the torso is not perpendicular to the legs. Chest out, back straight, lower back arched. You should feel the tension in the widest muscle in the back, when hold the arm in front of him. This will be your initial position.
  4. Keeping the torso still, exhale and pull the handle while the hands will not touch the abdominals. Tighten your back muscles and hold this position for a few seconds. On the inhale slowly return the handle to its original position.
  5. Complete the required number of repetitions.

Note: avoid jerky and sudden movements of the torso forward or back, otherwise you can injure your back.

Variations: for this exercise you can also use a straight handle. You can also perform the exercise bronirovanii (palms facing down) or spinaround grip (palms facing up).

Video exercise:

exercises for the back exercises on the unit
  • Muscle group: Middle back
  • Type of exercises: Basic
  • Additional muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, latissimus dorsi
  • Type of exercise: Power
  • Equipment: Cable simulators
  • Level of difficulty: Beginner

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