How to do it
Keep your weight balanced evenly over both feet during the entire set.
- 1
Stand facing a cable machine with the cable set at the lowest position.
- 2
Bend at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight, to assume a bent-over position.
- 3
Grasp the cable handle with both hands and pull it towards your waist.
- 4
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- 5
Slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and back flat throughout the exercise to protect your lower back and ensure proper engagement of the lats.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling toward the chest instead of the waist
- ✕Flaring elbows out wide during the pull
- ✕Standing upright between each repetition