Intermediate exercise

Archer Row

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

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Technique

How to perform Archer Row

  1. Set the rings so you can lean back with straight arms, heels grounded and your body aligned.
  2. Begin with both hands in front of you and tension shared between the rings.
  3. Row one hand toward your ribs while opening the opposite arm out to the side near shoulder height, keeping that elbow nearly straight.
  4. Keep your hips level and avoid twisting to finish the pull.
  5. Return both hands to the symmetrical starting position under control.
  6. Complete the intended repetitions, then switch the rowing and assisting arms.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboid Major, Trapezius.

MuscleScoreRole
Latissimus Dorsi0.9Target, Mover
Posterior Deltoid0.8Target, Mover
Rhomboid Major0.8Target, Mover
Trapezius0.8Target, Mover
Brachialis0.5Mover
Teres Major0.5Mover
External Oblique0.4Stabilizer
Internal Oblique0.4Stabilizer

Calisthenics graph

Progression relationships

These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.

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