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Sandbag Bent-over Row Suitcase Grip

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Sandbag Bent-over Row Suitcase Grip Overview

The sandbag bent-over row suitcase grip workout is a great exercise for targeting the upper back and back muscles.

Using the sandbag as resistance, this workout involves bending over with a straight back and pulling the sandbag towards your chest.

While it also engages secondary muscles like the biceps and shoulders, the focus remains on the upper back and back.

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Sandbag Bent-over Row Suitcase Grip Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a sandbag in one hand with a suitcase grip (palm facing your body).
  2. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. Lower the sandbag towards the ground, maintaining a slight bend in your knees.
  4. Keep your elbow close to your body as you pull the sandbag up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the sandbag back down towards the ground.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other hand.

Sandbag Bent-over Row Suitcase Grip Tips

  1. Start with a sandbag that challenges your strength but allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hinge forward at the hips while keeping your back straight.
  3. Grasp the sandbag with a suitcase grip, ensuring your palms face your body and your fingers wrap around the sandbag handles.
  4. Engage your upper back muscles by squeezing your shoulder blades together as you pull the sandbag towards your chest.
  5. Keep your elbows close to your body, exhale as you lift the sandbag, and inhale as you lower it back down in a controlled manner.
  6. Focus on maintaining a neutral spine throughout the movement and avoid rounding your back or using momentum to lift the sandbag.

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