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Lying Lat Row

Strengthen your back at home with Lying Lat Rows! Build a stronger back, improve posture, and relieve back pain. No equipment needed!

The Lying Lat Row mainly works the back, with help from the traps and shoulders. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Lying Lat Row Muscles Worked

Primary

Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)

Secondary

Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)

How to do the Lying Lat Row

  1. Starting Position:

    • Lie face down on a flat surface, such as a mat or the floor.

    • Extend your legs straight behind you, keeping your feet together.

    • Your arms should be fully extended in front of you, with your palms facing down.

  2. Engaging Your Body:

    • Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles. This helps stabilize your body during the exercise.

    • Keep your head down and neck relaxed, looking at the mat.

  3. Movement:

    • Simultaneously lift your arms and chest off the ground as you initiate the movement.

    • Keep your elbows slightly bent as you pull your arms back towards your body, leading with your elbows and keeping them close to your sides.

    • Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you bring your arms down and towards your hips, focusing on engaging your back muscles.

  4. Return to Starting Position:

    • Slowly lower your arms and chest back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.

    • Make sure to keep your neck relaxed and not strain it by lifting your head too high.

  5. Repetitions:

    • Aim for 10-15 repetitions, ensuring to breathe steadily throughout the exercise.

    • Rest for 30 seconds between sets if you are doing multiple sets.

  6. Tips for Success:

    • Focus on the movement of your back muscles rather than lifting too high or too fast.

    • Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize effectiveness and prevent injury.

Lying Lat Row FAQs

What muscles does the Lying Lat Row work?

The Lying Lat Row mainly works the back, with help from the traps and shoulders. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids.

What equipment do you need for the Lying Lat Row?

None. The Lying Lat Row is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Lying Lat Row go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Lying Lat Row variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Barbell Lying Seal Rack Row, Barbell Lying Rack Row, Bicep Table Row and Bodyweight Bent-Over Row.

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