Exercise Guide
Table Inverted Row: Do your hips sag as you pull?
Keep bracing your abs and glutes as you pull. Keep your hips from sagging.
How to fix it
- Lie under a sturdy table, grip the edge of the tabletop with your arms straight, and bend your knees with your feet on the floor.
- Bend your elbows to pull your body up.
- Brace your abs and glutes throughout the movement.
Caution Do not use your lower body to create momentum as you pull.
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How high should you pull your body?
Sources differ slightly. Some suggest pulling until your chest touches where you are gripping. Others say it does not have to touch. Either way, keep bracing your abs and glutes as you pull so your hips do not sag.
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Sources
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This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.