How to do it
Keep a slight bend in both knees throughout the entire set.
- 1
Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Grasp the handle with both hands, palms facing each other.
- 3
Keeping your elbows close to your body, pull the handle towards your abdomen.
- 4
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- 5
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and chest up throughout the movement. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the pull to fully engage the back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the pull
- ✕Leaning back excessively with the torso
- ✕Returning the weight too fast on the release