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Suspension Trainer Clock Pull

Intermediate
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A unilateral suspension pulling exercise that targets the lats and upper back to build strength; uses rotational arm extensions to challenge core stability.

About Exercise

Equipment

Difficulty

4/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Lats

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders, Forearms, Abs, Obliques

Popularity Score

5

Goals

Strength
Hypertrophy
Stability

Training Style

Calisthenics
Functional Training

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Lats

9/10

Teres Major

Traps

7/10

Mid Traps, Lower Traps

Biceps

6/10

Long Head, Short Head

Shoulders

5/10

Rear Delts

Forearms

4/10

Flexors

Abs

4/10

Rectus Abdominis

Obliques

4/10

External Obliques

Programming

Typical Rep Range

8-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

60-90 seconds

How to Perform

Anchor the suspension trainer at mid-length. Stand facing the anchor point holding the handles, lean back into a straight-arm plank position with feet hip-width apart.

  1. Brace core and glutes to maintain a rigid plank.
  2. Pull your chest toward the anchor with one arm.
  3. Simultaneously extend the opposite arm out to the side like a clock hand.
  4. Keep hips and shoulders square, resisting rotation.
  5. Squeeze the upper back at the top of the movement.
  6. Lower with control, bringing the extended arm back to center.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Resist rotation
  • Hips square
  • Core tight
  • Squeeze shoulder blade
  • Controlled tempo

Breathing

Exhale as you pull and extend the arm; inhale as you lower back to the starting position.

Range of Motion

Pull until the rowing hand is near the ribs and the opposite arm is fully extended to the side.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Maintain a neutral spine throughout
  • Adjust foot position to manage difficulty
  • Ensure straps are securely anchored

Spotting

Not recommended; adjust foot placement to self-spot.

Common Mistakes

  • Twisting hips
  • Sagging lower back
  • Using momentum
  • Slack in straps

When to Avoid

  • Shoulder impingement
  • Lower back strain
  • Wrist instability

Flexibility Needed

  • Shoulder flexion
  • Ankle dorsiflexion for plank

Build Up First

  • Plank proficiency
  • Basic row technique

Also known as

TRX Clock Row, Suspension Clock Row, Unilateral Clock Pull, Suspension Clock Pull

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