How to do it
Drive your elbows out wide to lead the rope to your face.
- 1
Sit down at the cable machine with the rope attachment set to upper chest height.
- 2
Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing each other.
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Pull the rope towards your face, separating your hands as you do so.
- 4
Pause briefly at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain an upright posture and avoid leaning back as you pull, to ensure proper engagement of the shoulder muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the rope toward your chest not face
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders up to your ears
- ✕Keeping the hands close through the pull