ISO SLDL Row
ID: 639
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- Exercise Type:
- Upper Pull
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Floor Based, High Bands
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- No
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. End range is where the real work happens — do not shy away from it.
- 2. Engage the lats by thinking about pulling the shoulder blades toward the back pockets.
- 3. Avoid compensation patterns; if form breaks, address the limiting factor.
- 4. Chin clears the bar at the top; avoid excessive neck extension or jutting.
Regression:
Cable lat pulldown in the same movement path before transferring the pattern to bodyweight.
Progression:
Add an L-sit or tuck position to increase core demand during the hang and pull.
Common Problems:
Grip fatigue limiting the set — use chalk or straps so lat strength, not grip, is the limiting factor.