INCLINE BENCH ROW

This is a strengthening exercise for the upper back muscles. This exercise uses a bench to stabilize the thoracic spine allowing for increased isolation of the scapular muscles. Place a bench on a 45 degree incline and lie down on it with your chest. Hold onto two dumbbells and row the weight by pulling it upwards towards the body. Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades downwards and back, and lead the movement with your elbows. Be sure to keep the chest on the bench to limit thoracic hyperextension.

Muscles Involved:

• Rhomboids

• Middle Trapezius

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Biceps Brachii

Related Conditions:

• Rhomboid Strain

• Upper Cross Syndrome

• Forward Head Posture

• Text Neck

• Scapular Dyskinesia

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