Isometric Body Row
A great exercise which targets your upper back and bicep muscles, creating balance in your upper body strength.To perform it, you will need a sturdy, low horizontal bar or a suspension trainer securely anchored to a door or overhead point. Position yourself underneath, grabbing the handles or bar with both hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Straighten your body and pull yourself up so your chest is just an inch or two from the surface or handles. Hold tight, feeling your back muscles engage!
Performance Tips
Always ensure your anchor point (bar, table, suspension trainer attachment) is completely stable and can support your weight.
Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels; avoid sagging your hips or piking them up.
Engage your core muscles to maintain that rigid body line
Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as if trying to pinch something between them.
Avoid jutting your head and neck forwards.
To make the exercise easier use a higher bar/surface, which puts your body in a more upright position and reduces the amount of weight you’re pulling. To make the exercise harder use a lower bar/surface, making your body more horizontal.