@@TheClimbingDoctor Cool thanks! I usually do a similar exercise except with my palms facing up instead of my thumbs facing up. What different muscles does this engage?
@@Michael-ki5oz The benefit of performing the Letter T with the thumbs pointing up (as shown in the video) is that it additionally engages the rotator cuff (external rotators) and this position has the greatest levels of EMG for the middle trapezius. The benefit of performing the Letter T with the palms down is that it more closely remembers the arm position (pronated forearm and internally rotated humerus) when climbing. Performing with the palms up (maximal internal rotation) is not recommend as this can cause impingement of the supraspinatus tendon during the exercise.
@@TheClimbingDoctor Thanks a ton for taking the time to respond with so much helpful extra information. I'm really looking forward to seeing your channel grow.
Could you do the Bent "T" with low weight dumbbells?
Yes you can!
@@TheClimbingDoctor Cool thanks! I usually do a similar exercise except with my palms facing up instead of my thumbs facing up. What different muscles does this engage?
@@Michael-ki5oz The benefit of performing the Letter T with the thumbs pointing up (as shown in the video) is that it additionally engages the rotator cuff (external rotators) and this position has the greatest levels of EMG for the middle trapezius. The benefit of performing the Letter T with the palms down is that it more closely remembers the arm position (pronated forearm and internally rotated humerus) when climbing. Performing with the palms up (maximal internal rotation) is not recommend as this can cause impingement of the supraspinatus tendon during the exercise.
@@TheClimbingDoctor Thanks a ton for taking the time to respond with so much helpful extra information. I'm really looking forward to seeing your channel grow.