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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Upper Back accessibility Back
Shoulders Biceps Forearms

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Rope

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

London Bridge is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using rope, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders and Biceps.

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Attach the rope to a high anchor point.

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Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.

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Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

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Lean forward slightly, keeping your back straight and core engaged.

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Pull the rope towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

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Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

warning Common Mistakes

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Losing tension in the core or lower back partway through the movement — because London Bridge loads multiple joints at once, a small breakdown in bracing at the hips or spine compounds through the whole chain.

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Locking out too fast or letting the elbows drift outward under load — controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase is where most of the muscle-building stimulus happens.

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Skipping a warm-up set at lighter load/intensity — even "beginner" exercises benefit from a rehearsal set to groove the movement pattern before working sets.

person Who Should Do This Exercise

London Bridge is classified as a Beginner strength exercise, so beginners and anyone new to training Back can perform this exercise safely with light load or bodyweight while learning the movement pattern. It fits well in programs focused on strength training and pairs naturally with other Back movements in a balanced routine.

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