< strong>Common mistakes with the seated row

The seated row is a great exercise! In the previous article "Seated Rowing: Helping You Build a Strong Back" we introduced

Sitting rowing can help us strengthen the weak upper back muscles (trapezius and rhomboids), and it is also a simple and easy to learn action!

However, many people still make some mistakes when doing seated rowing because they are greedy for weight!

Error demonstration:

Such an action causes too many Hip joint participation and lumbar flexion and extension! The hip joint will help you exert force, causing the body to lean back, and inertia will help you lift the weight! This will make your back muscles lazy and unable to obtain the exercise effect

Excessive movement of the lumbar spine without stabilization will cause unnecessary pressure on the intervertebral disc! In severe cases, it can also cause lower back discomfort!

Put down your vanity! Choose the right weight to make the movements perfect

All you need is to straighten your waist, tighten your abdomen, and make your torso as stable as a steel bar!

Here are some tips for doing the moves!

1. Open your chest, don’t hold your chest, and sink your shoulders ( Scapula sinking), it seems like someone is holding your shoulders firmly during the process!

2. Keep your lumbar spine neutral! Use your abdominal and other core muscles to help strengthen you! >

3. Choose the right weight! Let your upper back be in the leading role!

4. Pull the shoulder blades back and squeeze the shoulder blades! p>5. Don’t lift your chest too much, remember to push your ribs down while lifting your chest

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