How to do it
Exhale forcefully as you pull the handle across your body.
- 1
Set the cable to the lowest position and attach a handle.
- 2
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, side-on to the cable machine.
- 3
Grasp the handle with both hands and pull it across your body, twisting your torso.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the weight throughout the movement.
Expert tip
Engage your core and maintain a stable base to ensure proper muscle targeting and balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leading the pull with the arms
- ✕Twisting only the shoulders not the torso
- ✕Letting the weight stack drop on return