The PowerBlock Renegade Row is a combination of two exercises: the push up and the row. It works both the pushing and pulling muscles simultaneously while also challenging the core musculature. The Renegade Row is a great exercise for bringing balance to the upper body.
The Spider Crawl with FSSH Squat Harness strenghtens the shoulders, chest, arm, torso, thighs, and calves. This is a fun, effective, calorie burning exercise to add to your workout.
The alternating lying PowerBlock row is a good alternative to the bent-over row because it places very little stress on the low back. While you will not be able to use as much weight you will be able to effectively target the shoulders and upper back. This exercise required dumbbells and a bench making it a good exercise for anyone with limited access to equipment. The alternating lying row can also be performed on a swiss ball to engage the core muscles.
The assisted pull-up can be performed by people of all ability levels. It is on outstanding exercise for strengthening the large muscles of the back.
Using the back extension bench strengthens the muscles of the lower back (Erector spinae) and the buttock muscle (Gluteus maximus). This exercise is suitable for most exercises as the lumbar region can be supported by the adjustable pad.
The back extension machine is suitable for people with no pre-existing back problems. This exercise targets the lower back (Erector spinae).
The Barbell Row is a great exercise for building back strength and muscle mass. This exercise helps strengthen your core as well.
Hanging deadlifts are performed without the bar touching the floor. Deadlifts strengthen the glutes, legs, back and torso. Hanging deadlifts are usually performed with less weight than regular deadlifts. Hanging deadlifts are excellent for overall body development and can give you a great conditioning workout if the rest periods are kept to a minimum.
The dumbbell row performed on a Swiss ball is a challenging exercise for the back, rear-deltoids, biceps, and core muscles. By keeping your elbows up and out you achieve a peak-contraction in the upper back. The dumbbell row on the Swiss ball can be added into your workout routine on your upper-body day, back and biceps day or as part of a circuit training plan.
The dumbbell shoulder press builds strength and definition in the shoulders, upper chest and triceps. Performing the dumbbell shoulder press without trunk support activates the core muscles and challenges your body’s muscles to stabilize while pressing overhead. Alternate pressing each arm for variety and to increase the demand on the trunk.
Lat pulldowns build strength and definition in the upper back “lat” muscles. Lat pulldowns are an appropriate substitute for beginners who can’t perform pull-ups or chin-ups. The wide grip lat pulldown activates the latissimus dorsi muscle which provides the sought after “V” taper bodybuilders desire most.
The seated low pulley row is a compound exercise for the back, shoulders, and biceps.
The superman exercise performed on the ball develops the erector spinai muscles and glutes. Performing the superman exercise on a swiss ball increased the demand placed on your core muscles. By holding your arms at your side you also stretch the chest and shoulders. This allows you to develop strength-endurance in your back while stretching the upper body. Keep your feet apart for more stability and closer together for increase difficulty.
The lying dumbbell row develops the latissimus dorsi “lats”, rear-deltoids, and the scapula muscles. The bench provides a brace for the upper body to prevent excessive strain on the lower back. Select a bench that allows the bar to travel through a full range of motion. Use lighter dumbbells for muscular endurance and heavier weights for strength development.
The Cross Body PowerBLock Muscle Snatch is a lot like the Dumbbell Muscle Snatch but with an element of rotation. It’s a great pre-hab exercise for golf or baseball. It’s also a great exercise to prepare your body for more ballistic movements like the Dumbbell Snatch or the Snatch.
The lying PowerBlock row develops the latissimus dorsi “lats”, rear-deltoids, and the scapula muscles. The bench provides a brace for the upper body to prevent excessive strain on the lower back. Select a bench that allows the bar to travel through a full range of motion. Use lighter dumbbells for muscular endurance and heavier weights for strength development.
The lying single-arm reverse cable fly targets the rear-deltoids and upper back muscles. This is a good exercise for building strength-endurance in the shoulders. Using the bench removes the stabilization demand normally placed on the hip and core muscles. The cable column provides more tension for the shoulders than dumbbells. Squeeze at the top for a peak-contraction.
The PowerBlock Dumbbell Row — Standing strengthens the latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoids, scapular retractors, spinal extensors and hip extensors. The bent-over row with dumbbells is a challenging exercise that transfers well to life demands (real-world fitness). The bent-over row will help you build a strong, great looking back.
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