WORKOUT - Dead Row
These exercises may be done in our Boot Camp, Cross Training, 20/20/20, Muscle Max, Pure Strength, BodyPump classes or any class involving overall strength, increased muscle tissue, development of core stability and/or flexibility.
Tips:
- Keep eyes looking forward on the floor about 6 feet ahead of you to maintain neutral neck alignment.
- Keep abs braced to keep back in neutral position (avoid arching).
Dead Row
with Barbell
INTENSITY LEVEL
Appropriate for any level
FITNESS GOAL
Strength
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Barbell
Benefits of pose:
Strengthen the muscles of the upper back.
How to perform this pose:
Setup:
- Feet set directly under hips.
- Hands shoulder-distance apart holding barbell with arms extended down.
Execution:
- Tip forward at the hips, with a slight bend in the knees, with arms extended.
- Bring barbell down to kneecaps, then pull barbell in toward belly.
- Elbows face toward the back, and squeeze shoulder blades in toward each other as you pull.
- Release barbell back to knees, then stand up.