D.Y. Isolateral Row

GymDaze demonstration

Watch D.Y. Isolateral Row

Technique

How to perform D.Y. Isolateral Row

1. Load the machine and adjust the seat so you can hold the underhand handles with your chest against the support.
2. Keep your torso supported and begin with your elbows extended.
3. Pull the handles toward your lower ribs, letting your elbows travel back beside your torso.
4. Allow controlled shoulder-blade movement without lifting your chest away from the pad.
5. Pause at the end of the pull, then return the handles under control without striking the stops.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi.