How to do it
Inhale on the way up and exhale forcefully as you pull the bar down.
- 1
Stand in front of a cable machine with the pulley set above head height.
- 2
Grab the bar with a wide overhand grip.
- 3
Lean back slightly, engaging your core and lats.
- 4
Pull the bar down to your chest level, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Slowly return the bar to the starting position with control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on pulling the bar down with your lats and minimize the involvement of your biceps by keeping your elbows slightly flared.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the bar behind the neck
- ✕Leaning the torso back excessively
- ✕Bending the wrists during the pull