How to do it
Set your hands just wider than shoulder-width on the seats.
- 1
Position two sturdy chairs as described in the previous exercises.
- 2
Lie between the chairs and grasp the seats with a pronated grip (palms facing away).
- 3
Bend your knees to keep your feet on the ground.
- 4
Pull yourself up towards the chairs, focusing on using your back muscles.
- 5
Lower yourself back down with control to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your lats by drawing your elbows down and back, and avoid using your legs to kick up for momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears
- ✕Letting the body rotate mid-pull
- ✕Dropping fast from the top of the rep