Exercise Database

Wheelchair Row

Course: PHRE 3044 – Special Populations Movement Pattern: Pull | horizontal Target: Latissimus Dorsi Synergist(s): Biceps, Rhomboids, Transverse Abdominus
Exercise ID: 10147
Regressions: Progressions:

Equipment: Cable
Description:
  1. Position wheelchair/chair at a distance a little farther away than client’s full elbow extension while holding cable handles/v bar.
  2. Secure the wheelchair by locking brakes.  Have the client sit upright at the front of the wheel chair.  Remove arm rests +/- foot pedals if preferred.  Do not remove arm rests or foot pedals without a spotter if poor trunk or lower limb control.
  3. While engaging the core and maintaining upright spine and head posture/alignment have the client pull the load towards their abdomen.  Shoulder should be back.  Chest up.
  4. Return under control.  This should be done in a slow and controlled fashion.  Their inner core should remain engaged throughout the exercise while still remembering to breath.
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum | Rounded shoulders
Spotting: Cables


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