Strip 18 Unilateral Pull Contraction
Train the back efficiently with Strip 18 Unilateral Pull Contraction reps for each arm. Start with the weaker arm and reduce the load as needed to achieve 18 highly quality reps for each arm.
Strip 18 Unilateral Pull Contraction
Unilateral Training Advantages
Training unilaterally allows each arm to earn ideal stimulation and full range of motion. A pull down performed with a bar limits the range of motion because the bar must stop at the chest. The Strip 18 Unilateral Pull Down enables the elbow to travel down to the bottom of the rib cage and to rotate the grip during the set from neutral to supinated. 12 week personalized weight training and nutrition plan clients will use extended pauses at the bottom position of unilateral work to improve development more quickly.
Top Position
On top of the rep the elbow should not be completely straight. Keep at least 10 degrees bend in the elbow to avoid joint stress. Concentrate on keeping the trap down during the entire set which supports proper engagement of the Latissimus Dorsi (lat). The palm should face inward on top of each rep during the Strip 18 Unilateral Pull Down.
Contracted Position
Bring the elbow to the bottom of the rib cage and contract the core muscles at the same time for increases engagement. Advanced variations of this exercise involve rotations and extended holds per Dr. Eric Serrano MD training protocols.