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TRX Power Pull

Strengthen your core & back with the TRX Power Pull! Rotate & pull for a full-body workout. Feel the burn!

The TRX Power Pull is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and chest, with help from the traps. You'll need: cable handle attachment or resistance bands or single handle attachment or cable machine.

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Required Equipment

Cable Handle Attachment
Cable Handle Attachment
Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands
Single Handle Attachment
Single Handle Attachment

TRX Power Pull Muscles Worked

Primary

Lats (latissimus dorsi); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)

Secondary

Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)

How to do the TRX Power Pull

  1. Setup:

    • Attach a resistance band or cable to a low anchor point.

    • Stand facing the anchor point, approximately an arm's length away.

  2. Positioning:

    • Hold the handle with your right hand.

    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    • Lean slightly back, keeping your body straight, and extend your left arm out to the side for balance.

  3. Starting Position:

    • Keep your knees slightly bent.

    • Engage your core to stabilize your body.

    • Your right arm should be extended and holding the handle at shoulder height.

  4. Movement:

    • Pull the handle across your body towards your left side by rotating your torso and using your shoulder and back muscles.

    • Your left arm can stay extended for balance or move toward your body as you pull.

    • Focus on controlling the movement, avoiding any jerking.

  5. Finish Position:

    • When your right hand reaches your left side, pause briefly.

    • Squeeze your shoulder blades together to maximize contraction in your back muscles.

  6. Return:

    • Slowly return to the starting position, maintaining control.

    • This completes one repetition.

  7. Repetitions:

    • Perform 10-15 repetitions.

    • Switch to the left arm and repeat the exercise.

Tips:

  • Maintain a steady pace and avoid using momentum to pull the handle.

  • Keep your body aligned; avoid twisting your hips excessively.

  • Focus on a smooth and controlled motion throughout the exercise.

TRX Power Pull FAQs

What muscles does the TRX Power Pull work?

The TRX Power Pull mainly works the back and chest, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major.

What equipment do you need for the TRX Power Pull?

Cable handle attachment or resistance bands or single handle attachment or cable machine.

Is the TRX Power Pull a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the TRX Power Pull go on?

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

What are some TRX Power Pull variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Sled Power Pull Row, Rear Pull-Up, Resistance-Band Kneeling Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown and String Pull.

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