How to do it
Maintain a slight bend in your knees and keep your weight balanced between both feet.
- 1
Set the cable machine to a high position and attach a rope handle.
- 2
Grasp the rope with both hands and step back to create tension.
- 3
Pull the rope towards your face, separating your hands as you do so.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension on the cable.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on retracting your shoulder blades and using your rear deltoids to pull, rather than relying on your biceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Leaning the torso backward during the pull
- ✕Jutting the chin forward toward the rope