pulling power, where does it come from?

[Angrymuscles2011]

hello board.

I was wondering what I could do to strengthen my rows during back day.

I am having difficultly breaking through certain rows and wondering is it my forearms or biceps?

any suggestions?

thank you

 

[nerdalert]

Try varying your grip, I have found that to be helpful.

 

[de novo]

Well, you're not giving us enough info to tell you anything useful. It could be your grip, your arms, your lats, traps, abs, erectors or legs.

What exactly is it about the rows that you are having trouble with?

 

[Angrymuscles2011]

oh sorry. was in a hurry.

i am having trouble with completing rows. somehow I just couldn't pull heavy rows.

whether it may be bent rows/cable rows/t-bar/lats machine. i want to get stronger on these.

all this time i thought it was my biceps being weak hence i couldn't pull rows a lot.

every time i would go heavy on rows, my arms just couldn't pull it up completely. i will always stop half way before feeling like my arms have no strength.

 

[DADAWG]

oh sorry. was in a hurry.

i am having trouble with completing rows. somehow I just couldn't pull heavy rows.

whether it may be bent rows/cable rows/t-bar/lats machine. i want to get stronger on these.

all this time i thought it was my biceps being weak hence i couldn't pull rows a lot.

every time i would go heavy on rows, my arms just couldn't pull it up completely. i will always stop half way before feeling like my arms have no strength.

rows are for the back and not the arm . try a thumbless grip when possible and concentrate on pulling your elbows back and not bicep curling the weight to you.

 

[Angrymuscles2011]

thanks dd. I will definitely try the thumbless grip. thank you

edit: i just got what you meant by curling

 

[de novo]

Yeah, you'll feel heavy rows in your arms, but if your arms are the limiting factor, your form isn't right.

As DaDawg pointed out, the cue I typically use is "pull through the elbows". Also make sure your scapula (shoulder blades) are retracting through your range of motion.

 

[jackedandtanned]

lighten up the weight a bit until u build up your strength in your rowing exercises.

this will also help correct your form if it isn't correct....you don't wanna blow out your back doing heavy rows with wrong form.

 

[Angrymuscles2011]

thanks guys.

my form is 45 degrees with a flat back and tight core.

bar touches upper abs.

So lighter weight till I get stronger, thumbless grip, and push scapulas together like benching with each rows.

thanks a lot