Cable Kneeling Stretcher
Target your core with the Cable Kneeling Stretcher. This controlled movement uses cable tension to provide deep abdominal contraction and a full stretch for a stronger, more defined midsection.
The Cable Kneeling Stretcher mainly works the back, with help from the chest and lower back. You'll need: cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Kneeling Stretcher Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Outer Lats (teres major); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Cable Kneeling Stretcher
Setup
Attach a rope or handle to the high pulley of a cable machine.
Kneel on the floor facing the machine, far enough back to create tension on the cable.
Grasp the handle(s) with both hands and bring them near your forehead or chest.
Execution
Keep your hips stationary and your back slightly rounded throughout.
Engage your core and exhale as you flex your torso forward, bringing your elbows towards your thighs.
Contract your abdominals hard at the bottom of the movement.
Inhale while slowly and under control returning to the starting upright kneeling position.
Focus on using your core muscles to pull the weight, rather than pulling with your arms.
Cable Kneeling Stretcher FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Kneeling Stretcher work?
The Cable Kneeling Stretcher mainly works the back, with help from the chest and lower back. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Kneeling Stretcher?
Cable machine.
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