Exercise technique

london bridge

The London Bridge exercise targets the upper back using a rope attached to a high anchor point. It involves pulling the rope towards the body while squeezing the shoulder blades together, engaging the upper back, shoulders, biceps, and forearms.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach the rope to a high anchor point.
  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  4. Lean forward slightly, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  5. Pull the rope towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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