Pulley Horizontal Row

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Exercise Profile

Pulley Horizontal Row Overview

The pulley horizontal row workout primarily targets the upper back muscles, providing a focused and effective exercise.

By using the pulley, this workout allows for a controlled and isolated movement, ensuring proper form and maximum engagement of the targeted muscles.

While the pulley may also engage secondary muscles, the emphasis remains on the upper back, making it an ideal exercise for strengthening and toning this specific area.

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Pulley Horizontal Row Instructions

Stand facing the pulley machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Grab the handles with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
Keep your back straight, engage your core, and slightly bend your knees.
Pull the handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Pulley Horizontal Row Tips

Start by adjusting the pulley to chest height and stand facing it with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Grab the handles with an overhand grip, keeping your palms facing down and your arms fully extended.
Engage your upper back muscles by retracting your shoulder blades and pulling them down towards your back pockets.
Initiate the rowing movement by squeezing your shoulder blades together and pulling the handles towards your chest.
Focus on keeping your elbows close to your body and avoid using momentum to complete the exercise.
Slowly return to the starting position, fully extending your arms and feeling the stretch in your upper back.