Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Health and Fitness Tips

Health and Fitness Tips - Back Exercises:

Cable Seated High Row:


Sit on platform with knees bent and grasp cable attachment.

Straighten lower back and position knees with a slight bend.


Pull cable attachment to waist.

Pull shoulders back and push chest forward during contraction.

Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward.

Repeat.

It is optional to bend the lower back forward during the stretch and pull it upright during contraction.



Barbell Bent Over Row:

Bend knees slightly and bend over bar with back straight.

Grasp bar with a wide overhand grip.

Pull bar to upper waist.

Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward.

Repeat.

Torso may be keep horizonal for stricter execution.

Knees are bent in effort to keep low back straight.

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