How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back before each repetition.
- 1
Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine.
- 2
Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Grasp the bar with both hands, palms facing down.
- 4
With a slight bend in your elbows, raise the bar in front of you to shoulder height.
- 5
Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the weight throughout the entire range of motion and prevent your body from swinging. Keep your wrists straight and avoid bending them during the lift.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the bar above shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbows past slight flexion
- ✕Rocking onto your toes during the raise