Before proceeding with the approach, you need to make sure the simulator is stable and in good condition. It is necessary to check the condition of the cable and all fasteners and connections in order to protect themselves from traumatic situations. After a short inspection, you can sit down at the simulator.
The position of the cable throughout the approach should be vertical, it is permissible only to slightly change the amplitude of movement towards the torso. To fix the legs there is a special T-shaped mount. Before starting the “upper block pull” exercise, adjust its height and secure your hips in this way. In the worst case scenario, such a mount may not be. In this case, you need to give a little thought and think of a way that would not allow you to tear the torso from the seat and legs from the floor. As an option, a bar may come up. You just need to hang a sufficient amount of kilograms on it and put it on your legs to fix their position. You can also put on a belt and hang a heavy pancake to it. Thus, the thrust of the upper block must be performed with a certain fixation of the torso and legs.
Handle and grip
This exercise can be performed with various types of grips, using many types of handles. It is necessary to choose these parameters for yourself so that the approach can be made with the maximum possible weight with a safe amplitude. Most often, the draft of the upper sitting unit is carried out using a straight handle using a supinated grip (distance equal to the width of the shoulders). Well, in the future, you can individually select for yourself the position of the hands, providing maximum comfort for the exercise. In addition, you can use a parallel grip. With this approach, a symmetrical position of the hands is ensured. It is natural that with such a technique, it is necessary to reduce working weights, in contrast to a supinated grip. The pull of the upper block with a reverse grip concentrates all efforts on the broadest muscles, effectively hammering and working them out. Among the variety of positions of brushes and handles, you can choose for yourself the most convenient and acceptable way.
Execution technique
The thrust of the upper block is performed in smooth movements without any jerks. You can watch directly or up. If you start moving from a high point, the handle should touch the upper chest. The amplitude should not cause pain and discomfort. When the handle moves from top to bottom, you need to slightly tilt the torso back. In no case should not round your back or stoop. During movements it is recommended to bend it. If the arms do not reach shoulder level, it is considered that the selected weight is too large. In this case, it is not possible to reduce the blades, which, by the way, is very important. You can make a short pause in the lower phase of the exercise in order to work out the involved muscles as efficiently as possible. But you should not then sharply release the weight up. The thrust of the upper block should be performed with maximum smoothness and accuracy.