How to do it
Grip the handles firmly and keep your thumbs wrapped over the top.
- 1
Stand in front of the ski ergometer with feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Grasp the handles with both hands and start with arms extended overhead.
- 3
Initiate the pull by bending your knees slightly and hinging at the hips.
- 4
Pull the handles down to your sides, extending your arms fully.
- 5
Return to the starting position with control and repeat for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Drive with your legs and hinge at the hips to simulate the skiing motion, using your core and arms to complete the pull.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the hip hinge
- ✕Pulling with the arms before driving the hips
- ✕Rising onto the toes during each pull