How to do it
Press your heels firmly into the elevated surface to lock your body line.
- 1
Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you, heels resting on another elevated surface.
- 2
Reach up and grab the special bar with a wide grip.
- 3
Pull your body upwards until your chin is above the bar, focusing on using your lats.
- 4
Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that your core is engaged and your legs remain elevated throughout the exercise to maximize lat activation and minimize momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Kipping with the legs to drive upward
- ✕Dropping from the top without control