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Bench Pull demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Bench Pull

A rowing exercise performed lying face down on an elevated bench, eliminating body momentum to target the lats and rhomboids.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Traps · Rear Delts · Biceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie face down on an elevated bench with arms hanging straight down.

  2. 02

    Grip a barbell or dumbbells below you.

  3. 03

    Row the weight up to the underside of the bench.

  4. 04

    Squeeze your shoulder blades at the top.

  5. 05

    Lower under control and repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.