Exercise
London Bridges
Also known as: rope hand over hand, rope walk row, rope climber row
London Bridges is a compound exercise for the lats. Main target: lower lats. Also works: biceps short head, forearm flexors and middle back. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Attach a climbing rope to a high beam or cross member. Below it, ensure that the smith machine bar is locked in place with the safeties and cannot move. Alternatively, a secure box could also be utilized.
- Stand on the bar, using the rope to balance yourself. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your body straight, lean back and lower your body by slowly going hand over hand with the rope. Continue until you are perpendicular to the ground.
- Keeping your body straight, reverse the motion, going hand over hand back to the starting position.
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Weighted Pull Ups
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Inverted Row with Straps
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Alternatives with other equipment
Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown
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Gironda Sternum Chins
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Leverage Iso Row
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Reverse-Grip Incline Dumbbell Row
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Bent Over Barbell Row
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Band Assisted Pull-Up
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