Arnold has been a Seated Row fan for most of his bodybuilding career. About 10 years ago the icon told M&F that these rows in preparation for ‘Terminator Genisys’ were still a large part of his training. If we go back even further, to 1975, statues were made for him Pumping iron docufilm, recently reshared by his Arnold Sports Instagram channel, shows Arnold executing the move during his competitive peak.
How Arnold Schwarzenegger performs the Seated Row?
As the footage shows, Arnold went all out with his rowing, choosing to train without shoes so he could feel the connection between man and machine. Nowadays the actor is more controlled in his movements to avoid injuries, but he always looks for the part at the end of the line. The former governor of California said this M&F that he takes virtually no rest between sets and performs 12 to 15 repetitions at a time.
As can be seen from the vintage clip, Arnold pulls the handle towards his lower abdomen, and this has the effect of targeting his mid to upper back. As he pulls the weight to the end of his journey, the “I’ll Be Back” star squeezes his shoulder blades and puffs out his chest. The key here is to focus on taking the load with the back and not pushing off with the feet.
Benefits of the Seated Row?
If the proof was ever in the pudding, this Predator star proved his point. Seated rows are a great compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, building thickness in the back while also working the forearms and core. You’ll further strain your lats and biceps, even going so far as to recruit the hamstrings and glutes when you go as heavy as Arnold. To try it yourself, avoid rounding the back and start light and then build up the weight. “Built differently,” one impressed fan wrote after seeing the intense footage. Now make like Arnold and try it yourself.
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