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Visual demonstration of the Ski Ergometer Cross Country Ski Alternating Arm Pull exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Other
Primary muscles
Shoulders Trapezius
Secondary muscles
Upper back Biceps Triceps Abs Obliques
Exercise guide

Ski Ergometer Cross Country Ski Alternating Arm Pull

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Ski Ergometer Cross Country Ski Alternating Arm Pull is a exercise targeting Shoulders (Deltoids), Upper Back (Rhomboids, Trapezius) using Ski Ergometer.

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How to perform it

  1. Stand in front of the ski ergometer machine with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the handles above you with both hands.
  2. Begin by pulling one handle down towards your hip by extending your elbow downward.
  3. Alternate the movement by pulling the opposite handle down towards your hip while bending the other arm upward, mimicking a skiing motion.
  4. Continue alternating the arm pull movements at a steady pace. Repeat for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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