How to do it
Lower yourself over a slow three-count before reaching full extension.
- 1
Sit on the ground with your legs crossed or extended in front of you.
- 2
Grab the special bar with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 3
Pull your body up towards the bar, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4
Lower yourself with control back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulders down and back to avoid shrugging, which can lead to improper form and reduced effectiveness.
Common mistakes
- ✕Piking the hips upward to shorten pull
- ✕Bouncing out of the bottom with leg drive
- ✕Taking a narrow inside-shoulder grip