Pulse Row
Expert Advice
Focus on a controlled tempo, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement to fully activate your back muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Bend over with a flat back, slightly bending your knees.
- Extend your arms towards the floor.
- Pull your elbows up and back, bringing your shoulder blades together.
- Once at the top, perform small pulsing movements by slightly releasing and then pulling the elbows back again.
- After several pulses, return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Pulse Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders25%
Lats25%
Traps25%
Secondary
Biceps15%
Forearms10%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Pulse Row work?
Pulse Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Pulse Row?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Pulse Row suitable for beginners?
Pulse Row is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
