How to do it
Drive your elbow back toward your hip on each pull.
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Sit sideways on the leverage machine with one foot on the platform.
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Grasp the single handle with the hand closest to the machine.
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Keep your other hand on your thigh or the machine for stability.
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Pull the handle towards your side, focusing on using your lat.
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Slowly return to the starting position with your arm fully extended.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulders square and do not twist your torso; focus on isolating the lats on each side.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the handle with sudden momentum
- ✕Bending the working-side wrist backward
- ✕Leaning sideways away from the machine