Seated hip pull-downs
Muscles used in this exercise
Core and abdominal muscles are activated. The diaphragm (your breathing muscle) and your back muscles are also turned on.
Purpose
A re-balance exercise for rowers, hokey players, and golfers. This is also a useful exercise for office workers to strengthen core and stomach muscles.
To do this exercise
Start this exercise by sitting on a ball and setting up your theraband or cable line behind you.
Hold the theraband or cable line with your arms above your head.
Begin by bending forward through your hip and then rotate left and right towards your shin bone on each side.
Nicole Chen
Nicole holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Macquarie University, with a special interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injury management.
Outside of work, she enjoys staying active at the gym, exploring new recipes, and relaxing with a good book. Her interests reflect her holistic approach to patient care, balancing physical health with overall wellness.