How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back before initiating each pull.
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Attach the Mag-Grip handle to the cable machine and adjust the weight.
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Stand or sit facing the machine with your feet planted firmly.
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Grasp the Mag-Grip handles with a wide grip.
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Pull the handles down to your sides, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Slowly return to the starting position with control.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on pulling the weight down with your lats and not your arms, and avoid leaning back too far which can reduce lat engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide during the pull
- ✕Using momentum to yank the handles down
- ✕Letting the weight stack crash on return