Wide grip pull-down (mainly for latissimus dorsi) can shape a wide back, which is really suitable for many people. But for the whole back, it is a better idea to use diversified and balanced exercises. So try to use a narrow grip, and you will notice the difference between a wide grip and a narrow grip in the range of motion. In addition, this exercise has a good strengthening effect on the inner muscles of the upper back.

Preparation posture: sitting posture, feet on the ground, adjust the rubber roller to press the knee to keep the knee stable. Hold the lever inward with the palm of your hand, and the distance between your hands is shoulder width.

Exercise: Pull down the bar from the extended position to the chest, tighten the back muscles and keep the elbows close to the body. Bend slightly, hold your chest out, raise your chin, and keep your abdomen and lower back tense.

When the bar is pulled down to the top of the chest, the shoulder blades on both sides gather and clamp, squeezing the latissimus dorsi. Use the tension of the back muscles to control the lever to keep pulling down for about 2 seconds, then the lever will recover in a controlled way, and then stop for about 2 seconds when the arm is straightened at the highest point. Every time you exercise, you should feel the full extension of your arms and the stretching of latissimus dorsi.

Number of groups: use the weight that you can do three groups, 8 ~ 10 times/group, and pay special attention to the action specification. Stretching is very important, it helps to increase the inner muscle group of the upper back and the muscle mass of the middle back.

Tip: Try to avoid using only two arms when pulling down, and pay full attention to the contraction and extension of back muscles.

Second, row with a single-arm paddle.

It can teach you to fully contract and stretch the latissimus dorsi, and you will feel the strength of the latissimus dorsi strongly, and at the same time, it can improve the efficacy of the nervous system to dominate the latissimus dorsi.

Preparation posture: use a high-pulley stretcher, grab the handle with the right palm inward, kneel on the right knee, and bend the left leg for support.

Exercise: Pull the handle to your chest and keep your elbows away from your body. When pulling down, the right hand turns in the direction of the body. In the fully contracted position, use the tension of latissimus dorsi to control the handle for 2 seconds, and then slowly restore the handle.

Number of groups: do 3 groups of left arm and right arm, 10 ~ 12 times/group, and kneel on the left knee when pulling with the left hand.

Tip: When paddling with one arm, it is best to turn your head to the opposite shoulder.