Thoracic Flexion Row

THORACIC FLEXION ROW

The thoracic flexion row is an exercise that focuses on strengthening segmental flexion in addition to scapular retraction. This exercise may be completed on a cable pulley machine or with exercise bands. Start by setting up the band / cables at the level of your lower ribs. While seated, allow the band’s tension to pull you into thoracic flexion and shoulder flexion. Simultaneously pull the band with your hands to complete a row while segmentally extending the thoracic spine starting from T12 and ending with T1. Segmentally flex the thoracic spine starting from T1 and ending with T12 while straightening out your arms in front of you to complete a repetition.

Muscles involved:

• trapezius

• thoracic erector spinae

• rhomboids

• latissimus dorsi

Related conditions:

• back strain

• latissimus dorsi strain

• upper trapezius myalgia

• upper cross syndrome

• text neck

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