How to do it
Keep your head in line with your spine the entire set.
- 1
Attach a straight or V-bar to the low pulley of a cable station.
- 2
Sit down on a bench facing the machine with your feet flat on the floor.
- 3
Lean forward slightly to grasp the bar with both hands.
- 4
Sit back with a straight back, engaging your core.
- 5
Pull the bar towards your waist, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 6
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- 7
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- 8
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your torso stationary throughout the exercise and avoid leaning back as you pull. Focus on driving your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together to fully engage the back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward as you pull
- ✕Curling the wrists backward at the end
- ✕Rushing the return by dropping the stack