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Gym Pull 2.1

Session overview

Welcome to "Gym Pull 2.1," the session designed exclusively for wheelchair users seeking an invigorating upper body pull workout! This inclusive and accessible session is all about building your back, biceps, and rear shoulder muscles using a combination of cable and dumbbell exercises. You'll be guided through each exercise with precision and care. From seated cable rows to dumbbell drag curl, every movement is thoughtfully chosen to target your upper body pull muscles effectively. Get ready to experience the satisfaction of pulling your way to a stronger, more sculpted upper body.

Session details
Whiteboard
Resistance
Pull
Total time of workout
60 minutes
Equipment
Intensity:
Easy
Medium
Hard
00:00:00
1. Band External Rotation Left
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 1

Band External Rotation Left

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

First, securely attach a band to something that won’t move or break. Be sure to attach it at waist height.

You should position yourself perpendicular from the anchor point with it on your right side and grab the band in your left hand. Bring your elbow in a bent position tucked up to your side and your hand at the same height but rotated inward. Make sure you are far enough away that there is no slack in this position.

This is the starting position.

From here rotate only at the shoulder so the hand comes from an internal rotation to an externally rotated position whilst keeping the elbow tucked in at the side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once you’ve done all the reps on one arm, if required in the program and you are able to do so, repeat the exercise and the repetitions with the other arm.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands D-Ring Aids and a Carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

Tips

Avoid jutting your head forward or arching your back as the arm moves.
Use the half-kneeling variation of this exercise if you are still having trouble keeping your spine neutral.
To determine which grip feels the greatest on your shoulder, try supinated (palms up), pronated (palms down), and neutral (palms facing).

2. Band External Rotation Right
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 2

Band External Rotation Right

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

First, securely attach a band to something that won’t move or break. Be sure to attach it at waist height.

You should position yourself perpendicular from the anchor point with it on your left side and grab the band in your right hand. Bring your elbow in a bent position tucked up to your side and your hand at the same height but rotated outward. Make sure you are far enough away that there is no slack in this position.

This is the starting position.

From here rotate only at the shoulder so the hand comes from an internal rotation to an externally rotated position whilst keeping the elbow tucked in at the side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once you’ve done all the reps on one arm, if required in the program and you are able to do so, repeat the exercise and the repetitions with the other arm.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands D-Ring Aids and a Carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

3. Cable Row
Reps: 4 x 15 4 x 15 4 x 15
Exercise 3

Cable Row

Reps
4 x 15
4 x 15
4 x 15
Description

First, place both cable pulleys at chest height, then grab the handles in each hand with your arms straight in front of you and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys.

This is the starting position.

From here, pull your arms back by bending at the elbows until they are by your side or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

4. Cable Decline Row
Reps: 4 x 15 4 x 15 4 x 15
Exercise 4

Cable Decline Row

Reps
4 x 15
4 x 15
4 x 15
Description

First, place both cable pulleys at head height, then grab the handles in each hand with your arms straight in front of you and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys.

This is the starting position.

From here, pull your arms back and down by bending at the elbows until they are by your side or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

5. Cable Decline Wide Row
Reps: 4 x 15 4 x 15 4 x 15
Exercise 5

Cable Decline Wide Row

Reps
4 x 15
4 x 15
4 x 15
Description

First, place both cable pulleys above head height, then grab the handles in each hand with your arms straight in front of you and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys.

This is the starting position.

From here, pull your arms up and back by bending at the elbows until they are by your side or as far as you can. As you do so keep them elevated at chest height throughout. After this, slowly return the arms to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

6. Cable Incline Row
Reps: 4 x 15 4 x 15 4 x 15
Exercise 6

Cable Incline Row

Reps
4 x 15
4 x 15
4 x 15
Description

First, place both cable pulleys as low as you can, then grab the handles in each hand with your arms straight in front of you and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys.

This is the starting position.

From here, pull your arms back and up by bending at the elbows until they are by your side or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

7. Cable Straight Arm Row
Reps: 4 x 15 4 x 15 4 x 15
Exercise 7

Cable Straight Arm Row

Reps
4 x 15
4 x 15
4 x 15
Description

First, place both cable pulleys at chest height, then grab the handles in each hand with your arms straight in front of you and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys.

This is the starting position.

From here, whilst keeping your arms straight throughout, pull your arms back until they are by your side or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

8. Dumbbell Drag Curl
Reps: 4 x 15 4 x 15 4 x 15
Exercise 8

Dumbbell Drag Curl

Reps
4 x 15
4 x 15
4 x 15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and having them hanging by your side with the palms facing up.

This is the starting position.

Then curl the dumbbells directly up the front of your body as you do so the elbows will actually drift behind the body as you try to keep the weights as close to your body as possible.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to your side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.

9. Dumbbell Drag Hammer Curl
Reps: 4 x 15 4 x 15 4 x 15
Exercise 9

Dumbbell Drag Hammer Curl

Reps
4 x 15
4 x 15
4 x 15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and have them hanging by your side with the palms facing inwards towards your body.

This is the starting position.

Then curl the dumbbells directly up the front of your body as you do so the elbows will actually drift behind the body as you try to keep the weights as close to your body as possible.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to your side, keeping the palms facing inwards the whole time. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.