Pull Power Workout - 45min Intermediate
Develop explosive pulling strength and back thickness with this intermediate power session. By combining heavy barbell rows with high-velocity handle movements, you will improve your rate of force development and muscular coordination. This workout is designed to build a resilient posterior chain while refining arm aesthetics.
This session is ideal for athletes like rowers or climbers who need explosive pulling power. It also serves lifters looking to break through strength plateaus using Tonal's consistent digital tension.
Equipment
Workout Plan
Rest 120s between heavy barbell sets to recover power, 60-90s between unilateral handle movements, and 45s for biceps finishers.
Barbell Bent Over Row
Back, Biceps, Abs
Drive the bar toward your hips explosively and control the digital weight on the way down.
Barbell Biceps Curl
Biceps, Forearms
Keep your elbows pinned to your sides and avoid using momentum to swing the bar.
Single Arm Bent Over Row
Back, Biceps, Abs
Keep your shoulders square to the floor and use the digital weight to resist rotation.
Alternating Biceps Curl
Biceps, Forearms
Focus on the squeeze at the top of each rep to maximize the digital resistance.
Reverse Grip Biceps Curl
Biceps, Forearms
Keep your knuckles facing the ceiling to target the forearms and brachialis at a high tempo.
Seated Lat Pulldown
Back, Biceps
Pull the handles down with intent, imagine trying to break the floor with your elbows.
Why this order
We lead with a heavy barbell compound to maximize motor unit recruitment while you are fresh. The sequence transitions from high-output bilateral movements to unilateral stability work and finally targeted biceps isolation to ensure complete muscle exhaustion. This structure prevents early fatigue in smaller muscle groups from limiting your primary power lifts.
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Start Free with AI CoachFrequently Asked Questions
Why are the reps so low on the Barbell Row?
To develop power, we focus on moving heavy loads with maximum explosive intent, which is most effective in the 1 to 5 rep range.
What should I do if the weight feels too light for 3 reps?
Use Tonal's Weight Dial to increase the resistance manually, or focus on increasing the speed of the upward phase of the movement to challenge your power output.
How often should I do this workout?
Because power training is taxing on the central nervous system, aim for once or twice a week with at least 48 hours of rest between pulling sessions.