Incline Bench Pull
A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.
Instructions
- Set an incline bench at a 30-45 degree angle.
- Lie face down on the bench with your chest supported.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand, letting your arms hang straight down.
- Pull the dumbbells towards your hips, keeping your elbows close.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using momentum to lift the weights instead of controlling it.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out too much.
- Not squeezing the shoulder blades together.
Additional Information
General | |
Difficulty | beginner |
Force | pull |
Mechanic | isolation |
Equipment | barbell |
Muscle | middle back |