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[RC/PE1] Hinge Row hand position

Started by Andrew Tan, September 13, 2016 · 3 Replies · 188 Views

Andrew Tan

Something I notice alot of people do when they do Hinge Rows. They don't rotate their hands at the top position, so that their palms are pointing towards their head, they kept it facing forward position, like at the bottom position. Should they turn their hands in? and why?

Alessandro Mainente

The grip should be held neutral at the half of repetition and begin in a prone position. 

IN simple words: the rotation of the grip ensures a complete involvement of the major elbows flexor.

Jeffrey Bittner

Hi Andrew,

You bring up a good point. At the top of each rep the palms of the hands should be facing towards the head. This will allow the muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the elbow to become stronger, preparing the body for more advanced GST. Thanks for the question!

Andrew Tan

Awesome, thanks guys!