The Low Pull Exercises to Increase Back Strength

Video Transcript

"The first exercise I’ll be demonstrating for you today is called the low pull. You’re going to have a seat on the machine. Option one; you can keep your feet flat on the floor. Option two; you can place your feet up on the supporting bar. Your abs are going to be tight the entire time, so make sure that you pull your navel into your spine. You’re going to reach ahead, grab a hold of the bars. Before starting, just sit straight up lengthening through your spine. When you begin, you’re going to slightly tilt your body back in a diagonal angle and then with your elbows close to your side, you’re going to pull the bar in toward you, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Inhaling as you release and exhale as you pull in, inhale as you release, arms straight out in front of you without locking your elbows and exhale as you squeeze. It’s very important to squeeze your shoulder blades together when you’re doing these exercises. You don’t want to put all the weight on your arms. You want your back to do the work. Make sure you have a loose grip on the handlebars. "