| Use a grip that is 6-12 inches in width or use an aparatus such as a V-Bar attached to the cable rowing machine. Keep your knees slightly bent. Your upper body should be perpendicular to the ground. Exhale and pull the weight towards your upper abdominal area. Keep your elbows in close to your sides. Slowly return the weight to an arms extended position. Maintain an upright posture. Don't let the weight jerk your upper body causing your back to round over. The rowing exercises are always great for overall back development but the close grip position allows for a better isolation of lower latissimus dorsi muscles to give you a great V-shape. |
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