Impact of grip orientation on strength and muscle activation during the incline prone row
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2026-0028 | Journal eISSN: 2080-2234
Language: English
Page range: 328 - 336
Submitted on: Jul 27, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 12, 2026
Published on: Nov 3, 2026
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