london bridge

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with rope.

london bridge demonstration
london bridge β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Rope

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

How to do london bridge

  1. Attach the rope to a high anchor point.

  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

  4. Lean forward slightly, keeping your back straight and core engaged.

  5. Pull the rope towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  6. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

ShouldersBicepsForearms

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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