How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back before initiating each pull.
- 1
Attach a straight bar to the low pulley of a cable machine.
- 2
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- 3
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width.
- 4
Lift the bar straight up to your chin, leading with your elbows.
- 5
Lower the bar back down slowly to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep the movement controlled and avoid lifting the weight too high, which can put undue stress on your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leading with the wrists instead of the elbows
- ✕Swaying the torso to generate momentum
- ✕Letting the bar drift away from the body