How to do it
Squeeze your glutes and maintain a tall stance throughout each repetition.
- 1
Stand facing away from the cable machine with the pulley set at the lowest position.
- 2
Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip.
- 3
With a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms straight in front of you to shoulder height.
- 4
Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and avoid using body momentum to lift the weight. Focus on using your shoulder muscles to perform the lift.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows excessively
- ✕Raising the hands above shoulder height
- ✕Letting the wrists collapse backward